US Bridges

Fourth ST over Hords Creek Draw

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of SH 206 · Structure no. 230420B00150001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth ST over Hords Creek Draw is a masonry culvert carrying Fourth ST over Hords Creek Draw in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFourth ST
CrossesHords Creek Draw
Location0.20 MI E of SH 206
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82197, -99.41966
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2013)
Projected traffic300 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 Fourth ST over Hords Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth 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 Fourth ST over Hords Creek Draw carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fourth ST over Hords Creek Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth ST over Hords Creek Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.