US Bridges

Lion Ave over Choates Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 0.03 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 111870LP2884001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lion Ave over Choates Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lion Ave over Choates Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2037. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLion Ave
CrossesChoates Creek
Location0.03 MI S of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.71062, -94.91989
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2017)
Projected traffic570 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Lion Ave over Choates Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lion Ave over Choates 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lion Ave over Choates Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Lion Ave over Choates Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lion Ave over Choates Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.