US Bridges

Old Bonner RD over Rowan Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of SH 103 · Structure no. 110030AA0527001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bonner RD over Rowan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Bonner RD over Rowan 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bonner RD
CrossesRowan Creek
Location0.30 MI S of SH 103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38767, -94.89542
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Old Bonner RD over Rowan Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Bonner RD over Rowan 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 Old Bonner RD over Rowan Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Old Bonner RD over Rowan Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bonner RD over Rowan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.