US Bridges

Sumner ST over Red Deer Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Gray County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of SH 152 · Structure no. 040910B00220001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumner ST over Red Deer Creek Tributary is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sumner ST over Red Deer Creek Tributary in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,440 by 2027. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSumner ST
CrossesRed Deer Creek Tributary
Location0.6 MI N of SH 152
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.54204, -100.97523
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2015)
Projected traffic4,440 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 Sumner ST over Red Deer Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumner ST over Red Deer Creek Tributary 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 Sumner ST over Red Deer Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Sumner ST over Red Deer Creek Tributary?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sumner ST over Red Deer Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.