US Bridges

North 1st ST over Cat Claw Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.01 MI E Mockingbird · Structure no. 082210B13260002

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,159
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 1st ST over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North 1st ST over Cat Claw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 8,159 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,518 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth 1st ST
CrossesCat Claw Creek
Location0.01 MI E Mockingbird
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45061, -99.75251
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,159 (2015)
Projected traffic10,518 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 1st ST over Cat Claw Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 1st ST over Cat Claw 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 North 1st ST over Cat Claw Creek carry?

About 8,159 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North 1st ST over Cat Claw Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns North 1st ST over Cat Claw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.