US Bridges

Pershing Ave over Cedar Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Lp 287 · Structure no. 110030B01995001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,020
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pershing Ave over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pershing Ave over Cedar Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,020 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,861 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPershing Ave
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.20 MI E of Lp 287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32594, -94.75182
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,020 (2023)
Projected traffic8,861 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 Pershing Ave over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pershing Ave over Cedar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pershing Ave over Cedar Creek carry?

About 5,020 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pershing Ave over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Pershing Ave over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.