US Bridges

Cliffside DR over East Amarillo Creek

Good

Potter County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of US 87 Sbfr · Structure no. 041880B01190001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliffside DR over East Amarillo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cliffside DR 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 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2027. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCliffside DR
CrossesEast Amarillo Creek
Location0.1 MI W of US 87 Sbfr
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates35.26316, -101.83466
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2020)
Projected traffic700 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cliffside DR over East Amarillo Creek built?

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

What condition is Cliffside DR 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 Cliffside DR over East Amarillo Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cliffside DR over East Amarillo Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cliffside DR over East Amarillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.