US Bridges

Reclamation RD over East Amarillo Creek

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of US 287/ 87 · Structure no. 041880B06301015

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reclamation RD over East Amarillo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Reclamation RD over East Amarillo Creek in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReclamation RD
CrossesEast Amarillo Creek
Location1.5 MI E of US 287/ 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.33609, -101.80472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Reclamation RD over East Amarillo Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reclamation RD 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 Reclamation RD over East Amarillo Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Reclamation RD over East Amarillo Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Reclamation RD over East Amarillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.