US Bridges

Schoenau RD over West Fork Mill Creek

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 2.0 MI NE of FM 1457 · Structure no. 130080AA0245002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoenau RD over West Fork Mill Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Schoenau RD over West Fork Mill Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 180 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoenau RD
CrossesWest Fork Mill Creek
Location2.0 MI NE of FM 1457
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01121, -96.54202
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic180 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 Schoenau RD over West Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schoenau RD over West Fork Mill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Schoenau RD over West Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Schoenau RD over West Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Schoenau RD over West Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.