US Bridges

CO RD 465 over Big Sulphur Creek

Good

Scurry County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of FM 1606 · Structure no. 082080AA0189002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 465 over Big Sulphur Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 465 over Big Sulphur Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 465
CrossesBig Sulphur Creek
Location2.0 MI N of FM 1606
RouteCounty Highway 465
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60197, -100.81649
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 465 over Big Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 465 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 465 over Big Sulphur Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 465 over Big Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 465 over Big Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.