US Bridges

Yeager ST over Red Deer Creek

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of Louisiana · Structure no. 040910B00425001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,834
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yeager ST over Red Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Yeager ST over Red Deer Creek in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,834 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 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).

CarriesYeager ST
CrossesRed Deer Creek
Location0.1 MI SE of Louisiana
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates35.54413, -100.96171
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 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 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 traffic1,834 (2020)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2027
Trucks3%
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 Yeager ST over Red Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yeager 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 Yeager ST over Red Deer Creek carry?

About 1,834 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Yeager ST 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 Yeager ST over Red Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.