US Bridges

Vogel ST over Cat Claw Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.28 MI W of Old Anson RD · Structure no. 082210B15032001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vogel ST over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vogel ST over Cat Claw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVogel ST
CrossesCat Claw Creek
Location0.28 MI W of Old Anson RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47877, -99.75062
Functional classUrban Local

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2020)
Projected traffic568 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Vogel ST over Cat Claw Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vogel 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 Vogel ST over Cat Claw Creek carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vogel ST over Cat Claw Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Vogel ST over Cat Claw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.