SH 21 over Davidson Creek
GoodBurleson County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 170260011603037
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,649
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over Davidson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 over Davidson Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 57 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 19,649 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,509 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Davidson Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SH 21 over 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 over Davidson Creek carry?
About 19,649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over Davidson Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 over Davidson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.