US Bridges

East Decatur ST over Dry Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of SH 101 · Structure no. 022490F00010001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Decatur ST over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying East Decatur ST over Dry Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,690 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long.

CarriesEast Decatur ST
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.05 MI W of SH 101
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.294, -97.79449
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2014)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Decatur ST over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Decatur ST over Dry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does East Decatur ST over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is East Decatur ST over Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns East Decatur ST over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.