SH 21 over Trib of Big Creek
FairHouston County, Texas · 7.10 MI SW of SH 7 · Structure no. 111140011706054
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,695
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over Trib of Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 21 over Trib of Big Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 89 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 2,695 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 over Trib of Big Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is SH 21 over Trib of Big 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 21 over Trib of Big Creek carry?
About 2,695 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over Trib of Big Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SH 21 over Trib of Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.