US Bridges

Duncan ST over Red Deer Creek

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Kentucky · Structure no. 040910850104001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,758
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan ST over Red Deer Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duncan ST over Red Deer Creek in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2027. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDuncan ST
CrossesRed Deer Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Kentucky
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates35.5417, -100.96308
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,758 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duncan ST over Red Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Duncan ST over Red Deer Creek carry?

About 2,758 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Duncan ST over Red Deer Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan ST over Red Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.