Darden RD over Bluff Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 111870AA0328001
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 115
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Darden RD over Bluff Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Darden RD over Bluff Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Darden RD over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Darden RD over Bluff Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Darden RD over Bluff Creek carry?
About 115 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Darden RD over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Darden RD over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.