US Bridges

E Main ST over Middle Kickapoo Creek

FairPosted for load

Coke County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of US 277 · Structure no. 070410C00200006

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Main ST over Middle Kickapoo Creek is a concrete slab carrying E Main ST over Middle Kickapoo Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Main ST
CrossesMiddle Kickapoo Creek
Location0.20 MI NE of US 277
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8877, -100.2885
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Main ST over Middle Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Main ST over Middle Kickapoo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E Main ST over Middle Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Main ST over Middle Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E Main ST over Middle Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.