US Bridges

SH 24 NB over Doctors Creek

Fair

Delta County, Texas · 1.60 MI SE of FM 64 · Structure no. 010600013603028

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,168
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 NB over Doctors Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 24 NB over Doctors Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,168 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,160 by 2031. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 24 NB
CrossesDoctors Creek
Location1.60 MI SE of FM 64
RouteState Highway 24
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36259, -95.72239
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,168 (2020)
Projected traffic6,160 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$863,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 24 NB over Doctors Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 24 NB over Doctors 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 24 NB over Doctors Creek carry?

About 5,168 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 NB over Doctors Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 NB over Doctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.