US Bridges

Lp 224 over UPRR & Bonita Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Lp 495 · Structure no. 111740256002015

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
660 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,938
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 224 over UPRR & Bonita Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 224 over UPRR & Bonita Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,938 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,113 by 2040. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 224
CrossesUPRR & Bonita Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Lp 495
RouteState Highway 224
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.65212, -94.66431
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,938 (2020)
Projected traffic11,113 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 224 over UPRR & Bonita Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 224 over UPRR & Bonita 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 UPRR & Bonita Creek carry?

About 7,938 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Lp 224 over UPRR & Bonita Creek?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 224 over UPRR & Bonita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.