US Bridges

Duke ST over Cedar Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940B00475001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duke ST over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Duke ST over Cedar Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDuke ST
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of SH 105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38875, -96.08986
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2038
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duke ST over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duke ST 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Duke ST over Cedar Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Duke ST over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Duke ST over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.