US Bridges

Taft Blvd over Mc Grath Creek

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Midwestern · Structure no. 032430B05390024

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,488
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taft Blvd over Mc Grath Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Taft Blvd over Mc Grath Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,488 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTaft Blvd
CrossesMc Grath Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Midwestern
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.86819, -98.51836
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,488 (2020)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taft Blvd over Mc Grath Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taft Blvd over Mc Grath 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Taft Blvd over Mc Grath Creek carry?

About 8,488 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taft Blvd over Mc Grath Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Taft Blvd over Mc Grath Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.