US Bridges

Midwestern EB over Holliday Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of Kemp Blvd · Structure no. 032430B03990013

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,630
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midwestern EB over Holliday Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Midwestern EB over Holliday Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 6,630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMidwestern EB
CrossesHolliday Creek
Location1.80 MI E of Kemp Blvd
RouteCity Street 7
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.87728, -98.50816
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,630 (2020)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$459,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midwestern EB over Holliday Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Midwestern EB over Holliday 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 Midwestern EB over Holliday Creek carry?

About 6,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Midwestern EB over Holliday Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Midwestern EB over Holliday Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.