S 9th ST over Cat Claw Creek
FairTaylor County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of SH 243 · Structure no. 082210B24342001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 474
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 9th ST over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 9th 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 9th ST over Cat Claw Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 9th 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 S 9th ST over Cat Claw Creek carry?
About 474 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S 9th ST over Cat Claw Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns S 9th ST over Cat Claw Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.