US Bridges

West Central Ave over East Amarillo Creek

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 041880B01160001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Central Ave over East Amarillo Creek is a steel culvert carrying West Central Ave over East Amarillo Creek in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 983 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,236 by 2027. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Central Ave
CrossesEast Amarillo Creek
Location0.1 MI W of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.25821, -101.83647
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2020)
Projected traffic1,236 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Central Ave over East Amarillo Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Central Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does West Central Ave over East Amarillo Creek carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is West Central Ave over East Amarillo Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns West Central Ave over East Amarillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.