US Bridges

SH 50 & SH 24 over Timber Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 8.5 MI S JCT SH 24 & SH50 · Structure no. 011170000908411

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,266
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 50 & SH 24 over Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 50 & SH 24 over Timber Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,266 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,620 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long.

CarriesSH 50 & SH 24
CrossesTimber Creek
Location8.5 MI S JCT SH 24 & SH50
RouteState Highway 24
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14541, -95.96526
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 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 traffic10,266 (2024)
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 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 SH 50 & SH 24 over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 50 & SH 24 over Timber 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 50 & SH 24 over Timber Creek carry?

About 10,266 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 50 & SH 24 over Timber Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 50 & SH 24 over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.