US Bridges

Hamilton Road over Antelope Creek

Good

Coke County, Texas · 2.50 MI SW of SH 70 · Structure no. 070410AA0133016

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Road over Antelope Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Road over Antelope Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHamilton Road
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location2.50 MI SW of SH 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.0722, -100.34321
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Road over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Road over Antelope 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 Hamilton Road over Antelope Creek carry?

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

How long is Hamilton Road over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Road over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.