US Bridges

N Railroad RD over Middle Kickapoo Creek

FairPosted for load

Coke County, Texas · 3.95 MI N of SH 158 · Structure no. 070410AA0120009

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Railroad RD over Middle Kickapoo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Railroad RD over Middle Kickapoo Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Railroad RD
CrossesMiddle Kickapoo Creek
Location3.95 MI N of SH 158
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94526, -100.29381
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 N Railroad RD over Middle Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Railroad RD over Middle Kickapoo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N Railroad RD over Middle Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Railroad RD over Middle Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N Railroad RD over Middle Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.