US Bridges

SH 86 over Turkey Creek

Good

Hall County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of FM 3323 · Structure no. 250970030305004

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,054
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 86 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 86 over Turkey Creek in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 94 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 86
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.55 MI E of FM 3323
RouteState Highway 86
StateTexas
Coordinates34.38687, -100.91185
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2020)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 86 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SH 86 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 86 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 86 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 86 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.