US Bridges

Turkey Creek DR over West Spring Branch

Good

Polk County, Texas · 2.81 MI E of SH 146 · Structure no. 111870AA1196001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Creek DR over West Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Turkey Creek DR over West Spring Branch in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Creek DR
CrossesWest Spring Branch
Location2.81 MI E of SH 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66842, -94.84702
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Creek DR over West Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Creek DR over West Spring Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Creek DR over West Spring Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Creek DR over West Spring Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Creek DR over West Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.