US Bridges

RM 1061 over S Fork Amarillo Creek

Good

Potter County, Texas · 0.55 MI SE of Lp 335 · Structure no. 041880124502014

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1061 over S Fork Amarillo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 1061 over S Fork Amarillo Creek in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 14,830 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,770 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRM 1061
CrossesS Fork Amarillo Creek
Location0.55 MI SE of Lp 335
RouteState Highway 1061
StateTexas
Coordinates35.23814, -101.92766
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,830 (2013)
Projected traffic20,770 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RM 1061 over S Fork Amarillo Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1061 over S Fork Amarillo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RM 1061 over S Fork Amarillo Creek carry?

About 14,830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is RM 1061 over S Fork Amarillo Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1061 over S Fork Amarillo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.