US Bridges

Dilly Shaw Tap RD over Mathis Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 1.3 MI NE of FM 2776 · Structure no. 170210AA0139002

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
365
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dilly Shaw Tap RD over Mathis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dilly Shaw Tap RD over Mathis Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDilly Shaw Tap RD
CrossesMathis Creek
Location1.3 MI NE of FM 2776
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.78478, -96.31577
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2022)
Projected traffic365 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dilly Shaw Tap RD over Mathis Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dilly Shaw Tap RD over Mathis 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dilly Shaw Tap RD over Mathis Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dilly Shaw Tap RD over Mathis Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dilly Shaw Tap RD over Mathis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.