US Bridges

SH 25 over Beaver Creek Tributary

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 2.15 MI N of SH 258 · Structure no. 032430013703009

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25 over Beaver Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SH 25 over Beaver Creek Tributary in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 107 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 574 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 25
CrossesBeaver Creek Tributary
Location2.15 MI N of SH 258
RouteState Highway 25
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88761, -98.84447
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2020)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 25 over Beaver Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is SH 25 over Beaver Creek Tributary 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 25 over Beaver Creek Tributary carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 25 over Beaver Creek Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25 over Beaver Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.