US Bridges

Bomar ST over Turtle Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of SH 43 · Structure no. 191030B00395001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,465
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bomar ST over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bomar ST over Turtle Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,865 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBomar ST
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.1 MI N of SH 43
RouteCity Street 307
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52878, -94.37134
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,465 (2020)
Projected traffic2,865 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bomar ST over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bomar ST over Turtle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bomar ST over Turtle Creek carry?

About 2,465 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bomar ST over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bomar ST over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.