US Bridges

CO RD 3146 over Bluff Creek

Good

Scurry County, Texas · 2.10 MI E of FM 1606 · Structure no. 082080AA0236001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 3146 over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 3146 over Bluff Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 3146
CrossesBluff Creek
Location2.10 MI E of FM 1606
RouteCounty Highway 3146
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61206, -101.04316
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2020)
Projected traffic22 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 3146 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 3146 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 3146 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 3146 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 3146 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.