US Bridges

Circle DR over Turtle Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of S Garrett · Structure no. 191030B00615001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle DR over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Circle DR over Turtle Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 5 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCircle DR
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.2 MI E of S Garrett
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52851, -94.35978
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2020)
Projected traffic194 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Circle DR over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Circle DR 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 Circle DR over Turtle Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Circle DR over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Circle DR over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.