S 7th Street over Cat Claw Creek
FairTaylor County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 082210B24328003
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,670
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 7th Street over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 7th Street over Cat Claw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 97 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 4,670 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,085 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 7th Street over Cat Claw Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is S 7th Street 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 S 7th Street over Cat Claw Creek carry?
About 4,670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S 7th Street over Cat Claw Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns S 7th Street over Cat Claw Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.