US Bridges

SH 21 over Price Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of FM 1441 · Structure no. 140110047201001

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,002
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 over Price Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 21 over Price Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 91 years old, older 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 13,002 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,903 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 21
CrossesPrice Creek
Location1.3 MI E of FM 1441
RouteState Highway 21
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16219, -97.20766
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,002 (2023)
Projected traffic16,903 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 21 over Price Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SH 21 over Price 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 21 over Price Creek carry?

About 13,002 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 over Price Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SH 21 over Price Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.