US Bridges

US 54 over Rita Blanca Creek

Good

Hartley County, Texas · 1.9 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 041040023802015

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,675
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 over Rita Blanca Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 over Rita Blanca Creek in Hartley County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,675 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,030 by 2030. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 54
CrossesRita Blanca Creek
Location1.9 MI SW of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateTexas
Coordinates36.05098, -102.54484
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,675 (2020)
Projected traffic4,030 by 2030
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 54 over Rita Blanca Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 over Rita Blanca 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 over Rita Blanca Creek carry?

About 3,675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is US 54 over Rita Blanca Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 over Rita Blanca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.