US Bridges

10th ST over Cedar Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940B00480001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th ST over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 10th ST over Cedar Creek in Grimes 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 296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries10th ST
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.1 MI NW of SH 105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38794, -96.09164
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th ST over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th 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 10th ST over Cedar Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 10th ST over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 10th ST over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.