US Bridges

Cat Claw DR over Cat Claw Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of Southwest · Structure no. 082210B25493001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,527
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cat Claw DR over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cat Claw DR over Cat Claw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 13,527 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,053 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCat Claw DR
CrossesCat Claw Creek
Location0.30 MI SE of Southwest
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40672, -99.77511
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,527 (2020)
Projected traffic19,053 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cat Claw DR over Cat Claw Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cat Claw DR 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 Cat Claw DR over Cat Claw Creek carry?

About 13,527 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cat Claw DR over Cat Claw Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Cat Claw DR over Cat Claw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.