US Bridges

Pr 21 N over Camp Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 2.4 MI West of FM 1434 · Structure no. 021270061101003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 21 N over Camp Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pr 21 N over Camp Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 21 N
CrossesCamp Creek
Location2.4 MI West of FM 1434
RouteState Highway 21
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27396, -97.56426
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2023)
Projected traffic209 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pr 21 N over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 21 N over Camp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 21 N over Camp Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pr 21 N over Camp Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 21 N over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.