US Bridges

Colorado ST over Hords Creek Draw

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 230420B00065001

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado ST over Hords Creek Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Colorado ST over Hords Creek Draw in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 80 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColorado ST
CrossesHords Creek Draw
Location0.20 MI S of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83294, -99.42191
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colorado ST over Hords Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Colorado ST over Hords Creek Draw 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Colorado ST over Hords Creek Draw carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Colorado ST over Hords Creek Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado ST over Hords Creek Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.