US Bridges

SH 25 over Morgan Branch

Good

Archer County, Texas · 4.8 MI N of FM 210 · Structure no. 030050013705026

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25 over Morgan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 25 over Morgan Branch in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 87 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 25
CrossesMorgan Branch
Location4.8 MI N of FM 210
RouteState Highway 25
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65666, -98.7166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic476 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 25 over Morgan Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SH 25 over Morgan Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 25 over Morgan Branch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 25 over Morgan Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25 over Morgan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.