US Bridges

US 60 over Red Deer Creek

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 2.1 MI E of US 70 · Structure no. 040910016907003

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,311
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Red Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 60 over Red Deer Creek in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 92 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 1,311 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,220 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesRed Deer Creek
Location2.1 MI E of US 70
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates35.53359, -100.93793
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,311 (2023)
Projected traffic9,220 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Red Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 60 over Red Deer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Red Deer Creek carry?

About 1,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Red Deer Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Red Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.