US Bridges

Harvester Ave over Red Deer Creek

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of Browning Ave · Structure no. 040910B00135001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,036
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvester Ave over Red Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harvester Ave over Red Deer Creek in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,036 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,550 by 2027. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvester Ave
CrossesRed Deer Creek
Location1.0 MI W of Browning Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.55, -100.95736
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,036 (2020)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2027
Trucks0%
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvester Ave over Red Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvester Ave 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 Harvester Ave over Red Deer Creek carry?

About 3,036 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harvester Ave over Red Deer Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Harvester Ave over Red Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.