US Bridges

CO RD 3115 over Bluff Creek

Good

Scurry County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of FM 1606 · Structure no. 082080AA0234001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 3115 over Bluff Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 3115 over Bluff 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 3115
CrossesBluff Creek
Location2.1 MI N of FM 1606
RouteCounty Highway 3115
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62485, -101.05254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 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 3115 over Bluff Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 3115 over Bluff 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 3115 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 3115 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 3115 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.