US Bridges

Cedar Road over North Fork Cedar Creek

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · 3.1 MI N of End FM 2501 · Structure no. 112280AA0174001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Road over North Fork Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cedar Road over North Fork Cedar Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Road
CrossesNorth Fork Cedar Creek
Location3.1 MI N of End FM 2501
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.29372, -94.98636
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Road over North Fork Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Road over North Fork Cedar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Road over North Fork Cedar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cedar Road over North Fork Cedar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Road over North Fork Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.