US Bridges

Sf Austin DR over S Fk Willis Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Texas · 0.53 MI E of FM 3064 · Structure no. 230250B01270001

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
91 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sf Austin DR over S Fk Willis Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Sf Austin DR over S Fk Willis Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSf Austin DR
CrossesS Fk Willis Creek
Location0.53 MI E of FM 3064
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67865, -98.97231
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sf Austin DR over S Fk Willis Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sf Austin 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 November 2024.

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

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

How long is Sf Austin DR over S Fk Willis Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sf Austin DR over S Fk Willis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.