US Bridges

North 15th Street over Pin Oak Creek Tributary

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 181750B01045001

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 15th Street over Pin Oak Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North 15th Street over Pin Oak Creek Tributary in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth 15th Street
CrossesPin Oak Creek Tributary
Location0.4 MI N of SH 31
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09838, -96.4744
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 15th Street over Pin Oak Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 15th Street over Pin Oak Creek Tributary 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 North 15th Street over Pin Oak Creek Tributary carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is North 15th Street over Pin Oak Creek Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns North 15th Street over Pin Oak Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.