US Bridges

CO RD 4138 over Big Sulphur Creek

Good

Scurry County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of SH 208 · Structure no. 082080AA0136001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 4138 over Big Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CO RD 4138 over Big Sulphur Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 4138
CrossesBig Sulphur Creek
Location0.5 MI W of SH 208
RouteCounty Highway 4138
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54433, -100.88492
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO RD 4138 over Big Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 4138 over Big Sulphur 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 4138 over Big Sulphur Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 4138 over Big Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 4138 over Big Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.