US Bridges

Horseshoe LN over East Amarillo Creek

Good

Potter County, Texas · In Thompson Pk · Structure no. 041880B02685001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe LN over East Amarillo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Horseshoe LN 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2027. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHorseshoe LN
CrossesEast Amarillo Creek
LocationIn Thompson Pk
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates35.24358, -101.83648
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 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 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 Horseshoe LN over East Amarillo Creek built?

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

What condition is Horseshoe LN 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 Horseshoe LN over East Amarillo Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Horseshoe LN over East Amarillo Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe LN over East Amarillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.