US Bridges

Broadway Blvd over Turkey CR

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.2 MI North of Woodlawn · Structure no. 102010B00615001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Blvd over Turkey CR is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway Blvd over Turkey CR in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Blvd
CrossesTurkey CR
Location0.2 MI North of Woodlawn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36873, -94.87171
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2018)
Projected traffic633 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway Blvd over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Blvd over Turkey CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway Blvd over Turkey CR carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Blvd over Turkey CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Blvd over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.