US Bridges

SH 101 over Dry Creek

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 50 Ft N of FM 1810 · Structure no. 022490035102008

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 101 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 101 over Dry Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 64 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 6,410 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,930 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 101
CrossesDry Creek
Location50 Ft N of FM 1810
RouteState Highway 101
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.29414, -97.79415
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,410 (2023)
Projected traffic10,930 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 101 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SH 101 over Dry 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 101 over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 101 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SH 101 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.