US Bridges

SH 214 over Tierra Blanca Creek

Good

Deaf Smith County, Texas · 4.65 MI S of FM 1058 · Structure no. 040590149102004

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 214 over Tierra Blanca Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH 214 over Tierra Blanca Creek in Deaf Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 214
CrossesTierra Blanca Creek
Location4.65 MI S of FM 1058
RouteState Highway 214
StateTexas
Coordinates34.76146, -102.81365
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 214 over Tierra Blanca Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 214 over Tierra Blanca 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 214 over Tierra Blanca Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is SH 214 over Tierra Blanca Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 214 over Tierra Blanca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.