US Bridges

New Wehdem RD over Rocky Creek

Good

Austin County, Texas · 1.5 MI NW of FM 2754 · Structure no. 130080AA5124001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Wehdem RD over Rocky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Wehdem RD over Rocky Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Wehdem RD
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of FM 2754
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0564, -96.37866
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 New Wehdem RD over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Wehdem RD over Rocky 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does New Wehdem RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Wehdem RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns New Wehdem RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.