US Bridges

North 18th ST over Cat Claw Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 082210B13379002

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,269
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 18th ST over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North 18th ST over Cat Claw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,269 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,577 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth 18th ST
CrossesCat Claw Creek
Location1.6 MI E of US 83
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47003, -99.74973
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,269 (2020)
Projected traffic4,577 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 18th ST over Cat Claw Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 18th ST over Cat Claw 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does North 18th ST over Cat Claw Creek carry?

About 3,269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North 18th ST over Cat Claw Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns North 18th ST over Cat Claw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.