US Bridges

SH 14 over Cedar Creek

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of C/L · Structure no. 181750009302012

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,728
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 14 over Cedar Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1949, 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 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 3,728 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,740 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 14
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.4 MI N of C/L
RouteState Highway 14
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82267, -96.45351
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SH 14 over Cedar Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 over Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 14 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.