US Bridges

28th Street over Deep Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 0.05 MI East of Ave T · Structure no. 082080B00575001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Street over Deep Creek is a steel culvert carrying 28th Street over Deep Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries28th Street
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.05 MI East of Ave T
RouteCity Street 28
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71414, -100.91912
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2020)
Projected traffic286 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 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 28th Street over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Street over Deep 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 28th Street over Deep Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 28th Street over Deep Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 28th Street over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.