US Bridges

24th ST over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of US 84 Bus · Structure no. 082080B00555001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
773
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th ST over Dry Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 24th ST over Dry Run Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 773 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries24th ST
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location0.25 MI E of US 84 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71813, -100.91373
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 24th ST over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th ST over Dry Run 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 24th ST over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 24th ST over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 24th ST over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.