US Bridges

SH 24 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Delta County, Texas · 3.0 MI NE of FM 904 · Structure no. 010600013603139

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

About this bridge

SH 24 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 24 over Unnamed Creek 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 163 ft wide.

CarriesSH 24
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location3.0 MI NE of FM 904
RouteState Highway 24
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32674, -95.78842
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2013)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 24 over Unnamed 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 Unnamed Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 24 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.