US Bridges

Alabama Ave over Town Creek

GoodPosted for load

Nolan County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of IH 20 · Structure no. 081770B00015001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
947
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alabama Ave over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alabama Ave over Town Creek in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 947 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlabama Ave
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.40 MI W of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46344, -100.38928
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic947 (2020)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Alabama Ave over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alabama Ave over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Alabama Ave over Town Creek carry?

About 947 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alabama Ave over Town Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Alabama Ave over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.