US Bridges

Eagle Bend RD over S Side Irrigation Canal

FairPosted for load

Archer County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 2846 · Structure no. 030050AA0239001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Bend RD over S Side Irrigation Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Bend RD over S Side Irrigation Canal in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2036. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEagle Bend RD
CrossesS Side Irrigation Canal
Location0.25 MI E of FM 2846
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.82038, -98.88459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Bend RD over S Side Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Bend RD over S Side Irrigation Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Eagle Bend RD over S Side Irrigation Canal carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Eagle Bend RD over S Side Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Bend RD over S Side Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.