US Bridges

SH 25 over W. Little Post Oak Creek

Fair

Archer County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 030050013707016

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25 over W. Little Post Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 25 over W. Little Post Oak Creek in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 96 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 983 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 25
CrossesW. Little Post Oak Creek
Location1.7 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 25
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57783, -98.46601
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2020)
Projected traffic1,376 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 25 over W. Little Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SH 25 over W. Little Post Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 25 over W. Little Post Oak Creek carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 25 over W. Little Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25 over W. Little Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.