US Bridges

North 6th ST over Cat Claw Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Mockingbird · Structure no. 082210B13295001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,024
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 6th ST over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North 6th ST over Cat Claw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,024 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,931 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth 6th ST
CrossesCat Claw Creek
Location0.40 MI E of Mockingbird
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45527, -99.75042
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,024 (2022)
Projected traffic1,931 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 North 6th ST over Cat Claw Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 6th 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 6th ST over Cat Claw Creek carry?

About 3,024 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North 6th ST over Cat Claw Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns North 6th ST over Cat Claw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.