US Bridges

SH 24 SB over South Big Creek

Fair

Delta County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of FM 128 · Structure no. 010600013604058

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,966
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 SB over South Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 24 SB over South Big Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 87 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 2,966 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,770 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 24 SB
CrossesSouth Big Creek
Location0.15 MI SW of FM 128
RouteState Highway 24
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38558, -95.6841
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,966 (2023)
Projected traffic2,770 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$690,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 24 SB over South Big Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 24 SB over South Big 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 SB over South Big Creek carry?

About 2,966 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 SB over South Big Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 SB over South Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.