US Bridges

SH 21 WB over Second Davidson Creek

Good

Burleson County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of FM 908 · Structure no. 170260011602034

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,117
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 WB over Second Davidson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 WB over Second Davidson Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,117 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,789 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 21 WB
CrossesSecond Davidson Creek
Location0.1 MI W of FM 908
RouteState Highway 21
StateTexas
Coordinates30.49407, -96.74864
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,117 (2022)
Projected traffic9,789 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Second Davidson Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 21 WB over Second Davidson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 21 WB over Second Davidson Creek carry?

About 6,117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 WB over Second Davidson Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 21 WB over Second Davidson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.