US Bridges

Turtle Creek DR over Turtle Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · .04 MI S of ST Francis ST · Structure no. 191030B02835001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turtle Creek DR over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turtle Creek DR 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 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesTurtle Creek DR
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location.04 MI S of ST Francis ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5283, -94.36628
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2020)
Projected traffic187 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 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 Turtle Creek DR over Turtle Creek built?

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

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

About 147 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Turtle Creek DR over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Turtle Creek DR over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.