US Bridges

SH 24 over Honey Creek

Good

Delta County, Texas · 1.10 MI NE of FM 2890 · Structure no. 010600013603026

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,433
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 over Honey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 24 over Honey Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 91 years old, older 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 4,433 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 24
CrossesHoney Creek
Location1.10 MI NE of FM 2890
RouteState Highway 24
StateTexas
Coordinates33.3351, -95.76724
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic4,433 (2020)
Projected traffic6,250 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 24 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SH 24 over Honey 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 SH 24 over Honey Creek carry?

About 4,433 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 24 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.