Old Mason RD over Katemcy Creek
PoorPosted for loadMason County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of FM 1222 · Structure no. 141570AA0109001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mason RD over Katemcy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mason RD over Katemcy Creek in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 42 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mason RD over Katemcy Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Mason RD over Katemcy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Mason RD over Katemcy Creek carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Mason RD over Katemcy Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mason RD over Katemcy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.