US Bridges

Fifth ST over Yorktown Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.23 MI E of SH 119 · Structure no. 130620E00060001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth ST over Yorktown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fifth ST over Yorktown Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 578 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth ST
CrossesYorktown Creek
Location0.23 MI E of SH 119
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.982, -97.50611
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Fifth ST over Yorktown Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth ST over Yorktown 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fifth ST over Yorktown Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fifth ST over Yorktown Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth ST over Yorktown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.