SH 21 over Venado Creek
GoodSan Augustine County, Texas · 3.50 MI W of US 96 · Structure no. 112030011810084
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over Venado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 over Venado Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,715 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 over Venado Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21 over Venado 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 21 over Venado Creek carry?
About 1,225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over Venado Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 over Venado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.