US Bridges

S Washington Ave over Turtle Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of SH 43 · Structure no. 191030B02930002

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,772
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Washington Ave over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Washington Ave over Turtle Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 60 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 5,772 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,972 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Washington Ave
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.1 MI N of SH 43
RouteCity Street 300
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52828, -94.36759
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,772 (2020)
Projected traffic5,972 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 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 S Washington Ave over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is S Washington Ave 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 S Washington Ave over Turtle Creek carry?

About 5,772 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Washington Ave over Turtle Creek?

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

Who owns S Washington Ave over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.