US Bridges

Airport Road over Eagans Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.70 MI SE of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300B00015004

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,018
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Eagans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Road over Eagans Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 2,018 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesEagans Creek
Location2.70 MI SE of SH 34
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69792, -96.24392
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,018 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Airport Road over Eagans Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Eagans 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Eagans Creek carry?

About 2,018 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Airport Road over Eagans Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Eagans Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.