US Bridges

SH 24 SB over Doctors Creek

Good

Delta County, Texas · 1.6 Mi. SE of FM 64 · Structure no. 010600013603137

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,168
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 SB over Doctors Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 24 SB over Doctors 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 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 5,168 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 24 SB
CrossesDoctors Creek
Location1.6 Mi. SE of FM 64
RouteState Highway 24
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36277, -95.72264
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,168 (2020)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB over Doctors Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is SH 24 SB over Doctors Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 SB over Doctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.