US Bridges

E Summit Ave over Horse Creek

Good

Comanche County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 230470B00345001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Summit Ave over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Summit Ave over Horse Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Summit Ave
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.30 MI E of SH 16
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8875, -98.59848
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2013)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Summit Ave over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Summit Ave over Horse 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E Summit Ave over Horse Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Summit Ave over Horse Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E Summit Ave over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.