US Bridges

Arterial Road #2 over Big Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Bowie County, Texas · Btwn Roads B-10 & B-11 · Structure no. DAPAMCRIV02107

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Arterial Road #2 over Big Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Arterial Road #2 over Big Creek Trib in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesArterial Road #2
CrossesBig Creek Trib
LocationBtwn Roads B-10 & B-11
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43883, -94.38713
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$17,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arterial Road #2 over Big Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arterial Road #2 over Big Creek Trib 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 Arterial Road #2 over Big Creek Trib carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Arterial Road #2 over Big Creek Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Arterial Road #2 over Big Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Army.