US Bridges

N CR 57 over Morgan Creek

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of CR 26 · Structure no. 081150AA0170001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N CR 57 over Morgan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N CR 57 over Morgan Creek in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesN CR 57
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location3.0 MI N of CR 26
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40314, -101.23346
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2020)
Projected traffic68 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N CR 57 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is N CR 57 over Morgan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N CR 57 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N CR 57 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns N CR 57 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.