US Bridges

SH 24 over Barnett Creek Relief

Good

Delta County, Texas · 1.7 MI NE of FM 904 · Structure no. 010600013603138

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 over Barnett Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 24 over Barnett Creek Relief in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 58 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 184 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 24
CrossesBarnett Creek Relief
Location1.7 MI NE of FM 904
RouteState Highway 24
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.30212, -95.84552
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width184 ft (56.1 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2013)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Barnett Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SH 24 over Barnett Creek Relief 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 Barnett Creek Relief carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 over Barnett Creek Relief?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 over Barnett Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.