US Bridges

Old Lake RD over China Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of SH 240 · Structure no. 032430AA0149001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lake RD over China Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Lake RD over China Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Lake RD
CrossesChina Creek
Location0.35 MI S of SH 240
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates34.08636, -98.93366
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lake RD over China Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lake RD over China 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Lake RD over China Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Lake RD over China Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lake RD over China Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.