US Bridges

College DR over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Loop 243 · Structure no. 082210B10850001

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,406
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College DR over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying College DR over Cedar Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 96 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 5 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 2,406 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,368 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege DR
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Loop 243
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46481, -99.71804
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,406 (2020)
Projected traffic3,368 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 College DR over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is College DR over Cedar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does College DR over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,406 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is College DR over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns College DR over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.