US Bridges

Hurley RD over Messbox Creek

Good

Coke County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of SH 208 · Structure no. 070410AA0113021

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurley RD over Messbox Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hurley RD over Messbox Creek in Coke 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHurley RD
CrossesMessbox Creek
Location1.80 MI N of SH 208
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9428, -100.49929
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hurley RD over Messbox Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurley RD over Messbox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Hurley RD over Messbox Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hurley RD over Messbox Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hurley RD over Messbox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.