US Bridges

Lakeview Cutoff over Tiger Creek

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of FM 105 · Structure no. 201810H00005001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,215
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Cutoff over Tiger Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeview Cutoff over Tiger Creek in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,838 by 2037. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeview Cutoff
CrossesTiger Creek
Location0.30 MI W of FM 105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17663, -94.02882
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2024)
Projected traffic2,838 by 2037
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeview Cutoff over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeview Cutoff over Tiger 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 Lakeview Cutoff over Tiger Creek carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lakeview Cutoff over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeview Cutoff over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.