US Bridges

N Bunert ST over Post Oak Creek

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of Roane RD · Structure no. 181750LF4461001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Bunert ST over Post Oak Creek is a steel culvert carrying N Bunert ST over Post Oak Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Bunert ST
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location0.30 MI SE of Roane RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.10303, -96.45576
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2019)
Projected traffic173 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Bunert ST over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Bunert ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N Bunert ST over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Bunert ST over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N Bunert ST over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.