US Bridges

US 62 over Branch of Conklin Ck

Fair

Childress County, Texas · 2.510MI S Red River Bridg · Structure no. 250380003106010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Branch of Conklin Ck is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 over Branch of Conklin Ck in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,410 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesBranch of Conklin Ck
Location2.510MI S Red River Bridg
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyChildress County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.53067, -100.20469
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,150 (2019)
Projected traffic11,410 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 62 over Branch of Conklin Ck built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 62 over Branch of Conklin Ck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over Branch of Conklin Ck carry?

About 8,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Branch of Conklin Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Branch of Conklin Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.