US Bridges

SH 24 NB over South Big Creek

Good

Delta County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of FM 128 · Structure no. 010600013604126

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,391
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 NB over South Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 24 NB over South Big Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,391 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,770 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 24 NB
CrossesSouth Big Creek
Location0.15 MI SW of FM 128
RouteState Highway 24
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38539, -95.68386
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,391 (2020)
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 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 NB over South Big Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,391 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 NB over South Big Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 NB over South Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.