US Bridges

S 11th ST over Cat Claw Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of SH 243 · Structure no. 082210B24356001

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,740
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 11th ST over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 11th ST 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,265 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS 11th ST
CrossesCat Claw Creek
Location1.8 MI W of SH 243
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43747, -99.76169
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2020)
Projected traffic3,265 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 11th ST 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 11th 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 11th ST over Cat Claw Creek carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S 11th ST 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 40 ft wide.

Who owns S 11th ST over Cat Claw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.