US Bridges

Fruitland RD over Middle Creek Tributary

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 4.2 MI E of SH 101 · Structure no. 031690001305047

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitland RD over Middle Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Fruitland RD over Middle Creek Tributary in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,880 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFruitland RD
CrossesMiddle Creek Tributary
Location4.2 MI E of SH 101
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.49093, -97.80286
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2010)
Projected traffic15,880 by 2030
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fruitland RD over Middle Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fruitland RD over Middle Creek Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fruitland RD over Middle Creek Tributary carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Fruitland RD over Middle Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Fruitland RD over Middle Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.