US Bridges

Lotus LN over Cedar Creek

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 1.50 MI SE of Lp 287 · Structure no. 110030B01540001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
563
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lotus LN over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lotus LN over Cedar Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 879 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLotus LN
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.50 MI SE of Lp 287
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.34044, -94.74341
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2023)
Projected traffic879 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lotus LN over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lotus LN over Cedar 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 Lotus LN over Cedar Creek carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lotus LN over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lotus LN over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.