US Bridges

Spur 510 over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv

Fair

Clay County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 030390022404002

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
883
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 510 over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv is a concrete tee beam carrying Spur 510 over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 100 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 883 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpur 510
CrossesDry Fk Little Wichita Rv
Location0.9 MI N of US 287
RouteState Highway 510
StateTexas
Coordinates33.80822, -98.1812
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic883 (2020)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Spur 510 over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Spur 510 over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Spur 510 over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv carry?

About 883 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Spur 510 over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 510 over Dry Fk Little Wichita Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.