US Bridges

Lp 224 over LA Nana Crk

Good

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 111740256002013

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,115
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 224 over LA Nana Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 224 over LA Nana Crk in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 12,115 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,961 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLp 224
CrossesLA Nana Crk
Location2.2 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 224
StateTexas
Coordinates31.65211, -94.64218
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 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 LA Nana Crk built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Lp 224 over LA Nana Crk 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 Lp 224 over LA Nana Crk carry?

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

How long is Lp 224 over LA Nana Crk?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 224 over LA Nana Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.