US Bridges

Cedar ST over Lost Creek

Good

Robertson County, Texas · 0.23 MI SW of SH 6 · Structure no. 171980B00430001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar ST over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar ST over Lost Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 349 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar ST
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.23 MI SW of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRobertson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87024, -96.58943
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2022)
Projected traffic489 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Cedar ST over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar ST over Lost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar ST over Lost Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cedar ST over Lost Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar ST over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.