US Bridges

South 5th ST over Cat Claw Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of SH 355 · Structure no. 082210B24314001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 5th ST over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South 5th ST over Cat Claw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth 5th ST
CrossesCat Claw Creek
Location0.3 MI S of SH 355
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44565, -99.755
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks2%
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$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 5th ST over Cat Claw Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 5th 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 South 5th ST over Cat Claw Creek carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South 5th ST over Cat Claw Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns South 5th ST over Cat Claw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.