US Bridges

Austin ST over Lone Wolf Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of IH 20 Bus · Structure no. 081680B00010002

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
109 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin ST over Lone Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying Austin ST over Lone Wolf Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 677 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAustin ST
CrossesLone Wolf Creek
Location0.10 MI N of IH 20 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38968, -100.85606
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Austin ST over Lone Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austin ST over Lone Wolf 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Austin ST over Lone Wolf Creek carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Austin ST over Lone Wolf Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Austin ST over Lone Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.