US Bridges

Kentucky Ave over Red Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Gray County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Duncan ST · Structure no. 040910B00140001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,453
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Ave over Red Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kentucky Ave over Red Deer Creek in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,453 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2027. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKentucky Ave
CrossesRed Deer Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Duncan ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.54775, -100.95893
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,453 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kentucky Ave over Red Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,453 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kentucky Ave over Red Deer Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky Ave over Red Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.