US Bridges

SH 14 over Navasota River Trib

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of SH 164 · Structure no. 091470009305067

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,505
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 over Navasota River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14 over Navasota River Trib in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6,505 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,107 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 14
CrossesNavasota River Trib
Location1.30 MI N of SH 164
RouteState Highway 14
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53821, -96.52647
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,505 (2023)
Projected traffic9,107 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Navasota River Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SH 14 over Navasota River Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 over Navasota River Trib carry?

About 6,505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 over Navasota River Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 14 over Navasota River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.