US Bridges

CO RD 3104 over Bluff Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of FM 1606 · Structure no. 082080AA0240001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 3104 over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 3104 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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 3104
CrossesBluff Creek
Location1.25 MI E of FM 1606
RouteCounty Highway 3104
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65637, -101.06506
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 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic22 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 3104 over Bluff Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 3104 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 3104 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 3104 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 3104 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.