US Bridges

N Main Street over Post Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Navarro County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of 1st Ave · Structure no. 181750B00655001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,417
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main Street over Post Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying N Main Street over Post Oak Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,417 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Main Street
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location0.30 MI NW of 1st Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.10108, -96.47032
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,417 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
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 N Main Street over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Main Street over Post Oak 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N Main Street over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 1,417 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is N Main Street over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N Main Street over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.