US Bridges

SH 14 over Navasota River

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 7.0 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 091470009304045

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,723
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 over Navasota River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14 over Navasota River in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 73 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 5 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 5,723 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,012 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14
CrossesNavasota River
Location7.0 MI S of US 84
RouteState Highway 14
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58695, -96.52588
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,723 (2023)
Projected traffic8,012 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14 over Navasota River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 14 over Navasota River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 over Navasota River carry?

About 5,723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 over Navasota River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 over Navasota River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.