US Bridges

SH 24 over Jernigan Creek

Fair

Delta County, Texas · 4.0 Mi. NE of Hunt Co. LN · Structure no. 010600013603135

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 over Jernigan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 24 over Jernigan Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 5,190 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 24
CrossesJernigan Creek
Location4.0 Mi. NE of Hunt Co. LN
RouteState Highway 24
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32107, -95.80129
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,190 (2020)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 24 over Jernigan Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 over Jernigan Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 over Jernigan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.