US Bridges

Yucca Ave over East Amarillo Creek

FairPosted for load

Potter County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of River RD · Structure no. 041880B06120001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yucca Ave over East Amarillo Creek is a steel culvert carrying Yucca 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2027. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesYucca Ave
CrossesEast Amarillo Creek
Location0.3 MI E of River RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.27269, -101.82559
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2020)
Projected traffic120 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Yucca Ave over East Amarillo Creek built?

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

What condition is Yucca 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 Yucca Ave over East Amarillo Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Yucca Ave over East Amarillo Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Yucca Ave over East Amarillo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.