US Bridges

S 14th ST over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Bus 83 · Structure no. 082210B21445001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,626
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 14th ST over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 14th ST over Cedar Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,626 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,272 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS 14th ST
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.20 MI E of Bus 83
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43147, -99.72549
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,626 (2020)
Projected traffic2,272 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 14th ST over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is S 14th ST over Cedar 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 S 14th ST over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,626 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 14th ST over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S 14th ST over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.