US Bridges

SH 14 over Frost Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of SH 164 · Structure no. 091470009305026

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,624
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 over Frost Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 14 over Frost Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 92 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 3,624 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14
CrossesFrost Creek
Location0.85 MI S of SH 164
RouteState Highway 14
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51111, -96.54432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,624 (2023)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14 over Frost Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 14 over Frost 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 over Frost Creek carry?

About 3,624 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 over Frost Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 over Frost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.