US Bridges

Denson RD over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of SH 208 · Structure no. 082080AA0195001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denson RD over Dry Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Denson RD over Dry Run Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDenson RD
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location1.2 MI E of SH 208
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6023, -100.86507
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2024
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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2020)
Projected traffic78 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denson RD over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denson RD over Dry Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Denson RD over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Denson RD over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Denson RD over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.