US Bridges

CO RD 3102 over Bluff Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of FM 1606 · Structure no. 082080AA0233001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 3102 over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 3102 over Bluff Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 3102
CrossesBluff Creek
Location0.4 MI W of FM 1606
RouteCounty Highway 3102
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70013, -101.05723
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 3102 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 3102 over Bluff 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 CO RD 3102 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO RD 3102 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 3102 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.