US Bridges

8th ST / S Soncy over Dry Creek

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of 4th Ave · Structure no. 041910AA0224001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th ST / S Soncy over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th ST / S Soncy over Dry Creek in Randall 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 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2027. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries8th ST / S Soncy
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.9 MI S of 4th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.96419, -101.93717
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2020)
Projected traffic730 by 2027
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 8th ST / S Soncy over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is 8th ST / S Soncy over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 8th ST / S Soncy over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 8th ST / S Soncy over Dry Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 8th ST / S Soncy over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.