Nelson RD over Cedar Creek
FairPosted for loadGrayson County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of SH 11 · Structure no. 010920AA0120001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 365
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelson RD over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nelson RD over Cedar Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2030. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nelson RD over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nelson RD over Cedar 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Nelson RD over Cedar Creek carry?
About 365 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nelson RD over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nelson RD over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.