US 62 over Buck Creek
FairChildress County, Texas · 1.838MI E JCT US83 · Structure no. 250380038101007
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 520 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,340
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 62 over Buck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Buck Creek in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2039. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 62 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 62 over Buck 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 62 over Buck Creek carry?
About 3,340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 62 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 62 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.