US Bridges

SH 350 over Canyon Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 0.80 MI NE of FM 1609 · Structure no. 082080069303009

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,590
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 350 over Canyon Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 350 over Canyon Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 2,590 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 350
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location0.80 MI NE of FM 1609
RouteState Highway 350
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5918, -100.99332
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,590 (2023)
Projected traffic3,640 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 350 over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SH 350 over Canyon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 350 over Canyon Creek carry?

About 2,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 350 over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 350 over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.