US Bridges

SH 110 over Dry Creek

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Van Zandt County, Texas · 6.83 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 102340050501019

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,367
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 110 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 110 over Dry Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 110
CrossesDry Creek
Location6.83 MI S of US 80
RouteState Highway 110
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59256, -95.66116
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2020)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 110 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 110 over Dry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 110 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 110 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 110 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.