US Bridges

26th ST over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of SH 350 · Structure no. 082080B00565002

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th ST over Dry Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 26th ST over Dry Run Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries26th ST
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location0.30 MI E of SH 350
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71606, -100.91325
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2020)
Projected traffic255 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 26th ST over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is 26th 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 26th ST over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 26th ST over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 26th ST over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.