US Bridges

S Boundary RD over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Bowie County, Texas · 1.7 MI SE of 00851 · Structure no. DANAMCRIV00012

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

S Boundary RD over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Boundary RD over Rock Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Boundary RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.7 MI SE of 00851
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.4017, -94.34403
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Boundary RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Boundary RD over Rock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S Boundary RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S Boundary RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S Boundary RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Army.