US Bridges

Flag Pond LN over Cedar Creek Relief

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of FM 2780 · Structure no. 172390AA0133001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flag Pond LN over Cedar Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Flag Pond LN over Cedar Creek Relief in Washington 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFlag Pond LN
CrossesCedar Creek Relief
Location0.75 MI N of FM 2780
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26744, -96.66733
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Flag Pond LN over Cedar Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is Flag Pond LN over Cedar Creek Relief 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Flag Pond LN over Cedar Creek Relief carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Flag Pond LN over Cedar Creek Relief?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Flag Pond LN over Cedar Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.