SH 21 over Maddox Creek
FairSabine County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of FM 330 · Structure no. 112020011902004
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 422
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over Maddox Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 21 over Maddox Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 101 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 over Maddox Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is SH 21 over Maddox 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 21 over Maddox Creek carry?
About 422 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over Maddox Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 over Maddox Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.