US Bridges

Zed Creek RD over Zed Creek

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of End FM 1194 · Structure no. 110030AA0493001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zed Creek RD over Zed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Zed Creek RD over Zed Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesZed Creek RD
CrossesZed Creek
Location1.1 MI E of End FM 1194
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28611, -94.7908
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Zed Creek RD over Zed Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zed Creek RD over Zed 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Zed Creek RD over Zed Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Zed Creek RD over Zed Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Zed Creek RD over Zed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.