US Bridges

CO RD 397 over Canyon Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of FM 1606 · Structure no. 082080AA0245001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 397 over Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CO RD 397 over Canyon Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 397
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location0.5 MI N of FM 1606
RouteCounty Highway 397
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58933, -100.98453
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2020)
Projected traffic167 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 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 397 over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 397 over Canyon 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 397 over Canyon Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 397 over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 397 over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.