US Bridges

Willow Creek DR over East Amarillo Creek Trib

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 041880AA0173001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
772
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Creek DR over East Amarillo Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Willow Creek DR over East Amarillo Creek Trib in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 772 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2027. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Creek DR
CrossesEast Amarillo Creek Trib
Location1.2 MI E of US 287
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.27996, -101.81214
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Willow Creek DR over East Amarillo Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Creek DR over East Amarillo Creek Trib 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Creek DR over East Amarillo Creek Trib carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Willow Creek DR over East Amarillo Creek Trib?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Creek DR over East Amarillo Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.