US Bridges

W.11th Avenue over Mesquite Branch Trib

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of S 18th ST · Structure no. 181750B01285001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.11th Avenue over Mesquite Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying W.11th Avenue over Mesquite Branch Trib in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW.11th Avenue
CrossesMesquite Branch Trib
Location0.20 MI NE of S 18th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08492, -96.46769
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2019)
Projected traffic157 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 W.11th Avenue over Mesquite Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.11th Avenue over Mesquite Branch Trib 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 W.11th Avenue over Mesquite Branch Trib carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W.11th Avenue over Mesquite Branch Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns W.11th Avenue over Mesquite Branch Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.