US Bridges

W Chaparral RD over East Amarillo Creek

Good

Potter County, Texas · In Thompson Pk · Structure no. 041880B01000001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,084
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Chaparral RD over East Amarillo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Chaparral RD over East 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 1,084 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesW Chaparral RD
CrossesEast Amarillo Creek
LocationIn Thompson Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.23947, -101.83877
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,084 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Chaparral RD over East Amarillo Creek built?

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

What condition is W Chaparral RD over East 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W Chaparral RD over East Amarillo Creek carry?

About 1,084 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Chaparral RD over East Amarillo Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W Chaparral RD over East Amarillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.