US Bridges

W. Chaparral RD over East Amarillo Creek

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 041880B01000002

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
986
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Chaparral RD over East Amarillo Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying W. Chaparral RD over East Amarillo Creek in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 85 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 986 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2027. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Chaparral RD
CrossesEast Amarillo Creek
Location0.2 MI W of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.24988, -101.83634
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2020)
Projected traffic960 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Chaparral RD over East Amarillo Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is W. Chaparral RD over East 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 December 2024.

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

About 986 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Chaparral RD over East Amarillo Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. Chaparral RD over East Amarillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.