SH 21 over Amaladeros Creek
FairNacogdoches County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 95 · Structure no. 111740011808060
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,520
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over Amaladeros Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 21 over Amaladeros Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,605 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 over Amaladeros Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21 over Amaladeros 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 SH 21 over Amaladeros Creek carry?
About 2,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over Amaladeros Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 over Amaladeros Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.