US Bridges

5th ST over Cedar Creek

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940B00490001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,655
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST over Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th ST over Cedar Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,655 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5th ST
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.1 MI NW of SH 105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38728, -96.0982
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,655 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th ST over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th ST over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does 5th ST over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,655 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 5th ST over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 5th ST over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.