US Bridges

Pw 3000 over Catfish Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 1.3 Miles N of US 287 · Structure no. 100010PW3000101

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Pw 3000 over Catfish Creek is a steel other carrying Pw 3000 over Catfish Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPw 3000
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location1.3 Miles N of US 287
RouteState Lands Road 3000
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92003, -95.88104
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic20 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Pw 3000 over Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pw 3000 over Catfish 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pw 3000 over Catfish Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Pw 3000 over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Pw 3000 over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.