US Bridges

Lp 224 over E Fork LA Nana Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 2.3 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 111740256002012

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,115
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 224 over E Fork LA Nana Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 224 over E Fork LA Nana Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,115 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,961 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 224
CrossesE Fork LA Nana Creek
Location2.3 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 224
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.65209, -94.6397
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,115 (2022)
Projected traffic16,961 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 224 over E Fork LA Nana Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 224 over E Fork LA Nana 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 Lp 224 over E Fork LA Nana Creek carry?

About 12,115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Lp 224 over E Fork LA Nana Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 224 over E Fork LA Nana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.