US Bridges

SH 24 / 50 SB over L & a Railroad

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 7.9MI S JCT SH 24 & SH 50 · Structure no. 011170232101002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,659
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 / 50 SB over L & a Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 24 / 50 SB over L & a Railroad 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 2,659 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,860 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 24 / 50 SB
CrossesL & a Railroad
Location7.9MI S JCT SH 24 & SH 50
RouteState Highway 24
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15161, -95.95688
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,659 (2020)
Projected traffic5,860 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 24 / 50 SB over L & a Railroad built?

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

What condition is SH 24 / 50 SB over L & a Railroad 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 24 / 50 SB over L & a Railroad carry?

About 2,659 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 / 50 SB over L & a Railroad?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 / 50 SB over L & a Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.