SH 21 over East Cedar Creek
FairCaldwell County, Texas · 2.9 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 140280047104074
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 301 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,461
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over East Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 over East Cedar Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 15,461 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,304 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 over East Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21 over East Cedar 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 21 over East Cedar Creek carry?
About 15,461 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over East Cedar Creek?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 over East Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.