US Bridges

Gore Store RD over Turkey Creek

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Hardin County, Texas · 3.6 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 201010AA0115002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gore Store RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete other carrying Gore Store RD over Turkey Creek in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesGore Store RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.6 MI E of US 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52167, -94.34562
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2016)
Projected traffic440 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gore Store RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gore Store RD 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 Gore Store RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gore Store RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gore Store RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.