US Bridges

Willow Creek ST over East Amarillo Creek

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 041880B05945001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,224
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Creek ST over East Amarillo Creek is a steel culvert carrying Willow Creek ST over East Amarillo Creek in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Creek ST
CrossesEast Amarillo Creek
Location0.7 MI E of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.27998, -101.82137
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,224 (2020)
Projected traffic680 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Willow Creek ST over East Amarillo Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Creek ST 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 Willow Creek ST over East Amarillo Creek carry?

About 1,224 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Willow Creek ST over East Amarillo Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Willow Creek ST over East Amarillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.