US Bridges

S 14th Street over Cat Claw Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 082210B24377002

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,054
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 14th Street over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 14th Street over Cat Claw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 18,054 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,921 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 14th Street
CrossesCat Claw Creek
Location1.9 MI E of US 83
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43229, -99.76606
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,054 (2023)
Projected traffic22,921 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 14th Street over Cat Claw Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 14th 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 14th Street over Cat Claw Creek carry?

About 18,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 14th Street over Cat Claw Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns S 14th Street over Cat Claw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.