US Bridges

Colorado ST over Hords Creek Draw

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 230420B00065002

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado ST over Hords Creek Draw is a masonry culvert carrying Colorado ST over Hords Creek Draw in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 80 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
Location0.65 MI S of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82495, -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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2013)
Projected traffic2,500 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

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 1,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Colorado ST over Hords Creek Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado ST over Hords Creek Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.