US Bridges

Florence ST over Turkey CR

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Woodlawn · Structure no. 102010B00880001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
679
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence ST over Turkey CR is a concrete culvert carrying Florence ST over Turkey CR in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 951 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorence ST
CrossesTurkey CR
Location0.15 MI S of Woodlawn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36589, -94.87679
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic679 (2018)
Projected traffic951 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Florence ST over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florence ST 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 Florence ST over Turkey CR carry?

About 679 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Florence ST over Turkey CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Florence ST over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.