US Bridges

S 23rd ST over Cat Claw Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of SH 243 · Structure no. 082210B24440001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,379
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 23rd ST over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 23rd ST over Cat Claw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,379 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,348 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS 23rd ST
CrossesCat Claw Creek
Location1.7 MI W of SH 243
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42145, -99.76633
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 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 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 width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,379 (2020)
Projected traffic2,348 by 2040
Trucks36%
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 23rd ST over Cat Claw Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 23rd 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 23rd ST over Cat Claw Creek carry?

About 1,379 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is S 23rd ST 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 52 ft wide.

Who owns S 23rd ST over Cat Claw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.