SH 21 over Osteen Creek
GoodBastrop County, Texas · 3.6 MI E of FM 1441 · Structure no. 140110047201004
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,910
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over Osteen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 21 over Osteen 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 9,910 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,880 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 over Osteen 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 Osteen 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 Osteen Creek carry?
About 9,910 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over Osteen Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 over Osteen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.