US Bridges

Cliffside RD over West Amarillo Creek

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 2.6 MI W of FM 1719 · Structure no. 041880AA0207002

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
332
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliffside RD over West Amarillo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cliffside RD over West Amarillo Creek 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2027. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCliffside RD
CrossesWest Amarillo Creek
Location2.6 MI W of FM 1719
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.26501, -101.92828
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2020)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cliffside RD over West Amarillo Creek built?

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

What condition is Cliffside RD over West Amarillo Creek 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 Cliffside RD over West Amarillo Creek carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cliffside RD over West Amarillo Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cliffside RD over West Amarillo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.