US Bridges

Old Stinnett HWY over Rock Creek

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of SH 207 · Structure no. 041180AA0455001

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stinnett HWY over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Stinnett HWY over Rock Creek in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 98 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Stinnett HWY
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of SH 207
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHutchinson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.7245, -101.41627
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Stinnett HWY over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

What condition is Old Stinnett HWY over Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Stinnett HWY over Rock Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Stinnett HWY over Rock Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stinnett HWY over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.