SH 21 over Big Loco Creek
GoodNacogdoches County, Texas · 6.60 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 111740011806022
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 314 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,554
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over Big Loco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 21 over Big Loco Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 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 3,554 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,479 by 2040. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 over Big Loco Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is SH 21 over Big Loco Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 21 over Big Loco Creek carry?
About 3,554 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over Big Loco Creek?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 over Big Loco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.