US Bridges

SH 14 over Cedar Creek Branch

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of C/L · Structure no. 181750009302010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,728
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 over Cedar Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14 over Cedar Creek Branch in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 95 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 3,728 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,740 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14
CrossesCedar Creek Branch
Location1.2 MI N of C/L
RouteState Highway 14
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83372, -96.45088
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,728 (2023)
Projected traffic3,740 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 14 over Cedar Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 14 over Cedar Creek Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 over Cedar Creek Branch carry?

About 3,728 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 over Cedar Creek Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 over Cedar Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.