US Bridges

SH 54 over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 2.15 MI N of IH 10 Bus · Structure no. 240550023305027

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
822
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 54 over Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 54 over Hackberry Creek in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 822 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 54
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location2.15 MI N of IH 10 Bus
RouteState Highway 54
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07045, -104.82622
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 54 over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 54 over Hackberry 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 54 over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 54 over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 54 over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.