SH 21 WB over East Yegua Creek
FairBurleson County, Texas · 1.8 MI SW of FM 696 · Structure no. 170260011602032
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 700 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,204
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 WB over East Yegua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 WB over East Yegua Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 86 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 5 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 4,204 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,297 by 2042. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 WB over East Yegua Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is SH 21 WB over East Yegua 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 21 WB over East Yegua Creek carry?
About 4,204 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 WB over East Yegua Creek?
The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 WB over East Yegua Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.