US Bridges

SH 14 over Rocky Creek Branch

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 5.55 MI S of SH 164 · Structure no. 091470009305029

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,292
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 over Rocky Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14 over Rocky Creek Branch in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 93 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 2,292 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,530 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14
CrossesRocky Creek Branch
Location5.55 MI S of SH 164
RouteState Highway 14
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.45156, -96.57802
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,292 (2023)
Projected traffic3,530 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14 over Rocky Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 14 over Rocky Creek Branch 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 Rocky Creek Branch carry?

About 2,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 over Rocky Creek Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 14 over Rocky Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.