US Bridges

South Rocky RD over Rocky Creek

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 1.25 MI NW of FM 2754 · Structure no. 130080AA0283001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Rocky RD over Rocky Creek is a steel other carrying South Rocky RD over Rocky Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Rocky RD
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.25 MI NW of FM 2754
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03934, -96.38408
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Rocky RD over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Rocky RD over Rocky 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 South Rocky RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Rocky RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns South Rocky RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.