US Bridges

Carlow RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Tyler County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of US 69 · Structure no. 202290AA0522001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlow RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carlow RD over Turkey Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCarlow RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.20 MI NE of US 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.78278, -94.41157
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2016)
Projected traffic120 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carlow RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carlow RD over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Carlow RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carlow RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Carlow RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.