US Bridges

North 10th ST over Cat Claw Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 082210B13323004

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,077
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 10th ST over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North 10th ST over Cat Claw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,077 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,121 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth 10th ST
CrossesCat Claw Creek
Location1.9 MI E of US 83
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46146, -99.75139
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,077 (2020)
Projected traffic6,121 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 10th ST over Cat Claw Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 10th 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 10th ST over Cat Claw Creek carry?

About 2,077 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North 10th ST over Cat Claw Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns North 10th ST over Cat Claw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.