US Bridges

East Calhoun ST over Blue Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 1.05 Mii E of Hoskins Bdy · Structure no. 132410C00345002

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
603
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Calhoun ST over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East Calhoun ST over Blue Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 603 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Calhoun ST
CrossesBlue Creek
Location1.05 Mii E of Hoskins Bdy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20539, -96.26143
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2022)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
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 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 East Calhoun ST over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Calhoun ST over Blue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does East Calhoun ST over Blue Creek carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Calhoun ST over Blue Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns East Calhoun ST over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.