US Bridges

SH 50 & 24 over Neal Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 1.8MI S JCT SH24 and SH50 · Structure no. 011170076801007

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,954
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 50 & 24 over Neal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 50 & 24 over Neal Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 75 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 5 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 9,954 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,440 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 187 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 50 & 24
CrossesNeal Creek
Location1.8MI S JCT SH24 and SH50
RouteState Highway 24
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22873, -95.91296
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width187 ft (56.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,954 (2020)
Projected traffic13,440 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 Neal Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SH 50 & 24 over Neal 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 October 2024.

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

About 9,954 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 50 & 24 over Neal Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 187 ft wide.

Who owns SH 50 & 24 over Neal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.