US Bridges

Turkey Run over Clear Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · West of Clear CR RD · Structure no. DAPFORHOO0BVM20

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
970 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Turkey Run over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Run over Clear Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 970 ft (295.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTurkey Run
CrossesClear Creek
LocationWest of Clear CR RD
StateTexas
Coordinates31.15545, -97.81624
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length970 ft (295.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
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 Turkey Run over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Run over Clear 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Run over Clear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Run over Clear Creek?

The structure is 970 ft (295.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Run over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Army.