US Bridges

Milam DR over S Fk Willis Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of Burnett DR · Structure no. 230250B00940001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milam DR over S Fk Willis Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Milam DR over S Fk Willis Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMilam DR
CrossesS Fk Willis Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Burnett DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66541, -98.98046
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2013)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milam DR over S Fk Willis Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Milam DR over S Fk Willis 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 2023.

How much traffic does Milam DR over S Fk Willis Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Milam DR over S Fk Willis Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Milam DR over S Fk Willis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.