US Bridges

Turtle Creek DR over Cedar Creek

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Lp 287 · Structure no. 110030B02565001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turtle Creek DR over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Turtle Creek DR over Cedar 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTurtle Creek DR
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Lp 287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.31652, -94.75349
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic545 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 Turtle Creek DR over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Turtle Creek DR 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 Turtle Creek DR over Cedar Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Turtle Creek DR over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Turtle Creek DR over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.