US Bridges

West Pillar ST over Bonita Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Lp 495 · Structure no. 111740D01305001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
103 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Pillar ST over Bonita Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Pillar ST over Bonita Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Pillar ST
CrossesBonita Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Lp 495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.60375, -94.65848
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Pillar ST over Bonita Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Pillar ST over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West Pillar ST over Bonita Creek carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is West Pillar ST over Bonita Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Pillar ST over Bonita Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.