US Bridges

Barrow ST over Cat Claw Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Bus Lp 20 · Structure no. 082210B20254003

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,402
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrow ST over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barrow ST over Cat Claw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 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 19,402 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,168 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarrow ST
CrossesCat Claw Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Bus Lp 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44275, -99.75814
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,402 (2022)
Projected traffic17,168 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 SystemYes

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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrow ST over Cat Claw Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

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

About 19,402 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Barrow ST over Cat Claw Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Barrow ST over Cat Claw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.