US Bridges

Willis ST over Cat Claw Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of SH 355 · Structure no. 082210B25186001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,746
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis ST over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Willis ST over Cat Claw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,746 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,021 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWillis ST
CrossesCat Claw Creek
Location1.1 MI S of SH 355
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43464, -99.76412
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 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 width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,746 (2022)
Projected traffic6,021 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 Willis ST over Cat Claw Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis 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 Willis ST over Cat Claw Creek carry?

About 4,746 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willis 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns Willis ST over Cat Claw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.