US Bridges

SH 41 over Dry Creek

Good

Real County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of RR 336 · Structure no. 071930020106006

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
889
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 41 over Dry Creek in Real County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 99 years old, older 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 889 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,654 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSH 41
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.1 MI W of RR 336
RouteState Highway 41
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04594, -99.84259
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic889 (2018)
Projected traffic1,654 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 41 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 41 over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 41 over Dry Creek carry?

About 889 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 41 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.