US Bridges

Wilkerson RD over Willis Creek

FairPosted for load

Angelina County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Twin Oaks RD · Structure no. 110030AA0204001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkerson RD over Willis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilkerson RD over Willis Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWilkerson RD
CrossesWillis Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Twin Oaks RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37956, -94.65923
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wilkerson RD over Willis Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilkerson RD over Willis 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 Wilkerson RD over Willis Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wilkerson RD over Willis Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkerson RD over Willis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.