US Bridges

2nd Street over Cane Creek

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 38 · Structure no. 011390E00005001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Street over Cane Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Carries2nd Street
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.2 MI E of FM 38
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.54501, -95.72106
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Street over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street over Cane 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 2nd Street over Cane Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 2nd Street over Cane Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.