US Bridges

Willow Valley RD over Colorado River

Fair

Borden County, Texas · 5.5 MI N of FM 1785 · Structure no. 080170AA0103001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
394 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Valley RD over Colorado River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Valley RD over Colorado River in Borden County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2040. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Valley RD
CrossesColorado River
Location5.5 MI N of FM 1785
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBorden County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63101, -101.39161
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2020)
Projected traffic97 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Valley RD over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Valley RD over Colorado River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Valley RD over Colorado River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willow Valley RD over Colorado River?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Valley RD over Colorado River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.