US Bridges

East Henry Street over Pecan Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 090980B00125001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Henry Street over Pecan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying East Henry Street over Pecan Creek in Hamilton 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Henry Street
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.1 MI E of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7041, -98.12162
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2036
Trucks2%
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 East Henry Street over Pecan Creek built?

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

What condition is East Henry Street over Pecan 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does East Henry Street over Pecan Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Henry Street over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns East Henry Street over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.