US Bridges

SH 50 & 24 over Moore Crk

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 9.3MI S JCT SH24 and SH50 · Structure no. 011170000908241

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,781
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 50 & 24 over Moore Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SH 50 & 24 over Moore Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 7,781 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,620 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSH 50 & 24
CrossesMoore Crk
Location9.3MI S JCT SH24 and SH50
RouteState Highway 24
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14076, -95.97785
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,781 (2020)
Projected traffic12,620 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 50 & 24 over Moore Crk built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SH 50 & 24 over Moore Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 50 & 24 over Moore Crk carry?

About 7,781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 50 & 24 over Moore Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 50 & 24 over Moore Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.