US Bridges

Thompson ST over Cedar Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of SP 339 · Structure no. 110030B02485001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson ST over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Thompson ST over Cedar Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesThompson ST
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.10 MI S of SP 339
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.34629, -94.7386
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2023)
Projected traffic203 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson ST over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson ST 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 Thompson ST over Cedar Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Thompson ST over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson ST over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.