US Bridges

Fourth ST over S Fk Willis Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Wood Ave · Structure no. 230250B01500001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,762
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth ST over S Fk Willis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fourth ST over S Fk Willis Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,762 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,143 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFourth ST
CrossesS Fk Willis Creek
Location0.10 MI N of Wood Ave
RouteCity Street 811
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68568, -98.96823
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,762 (2022)
Projected traffic4,143 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fourth ST over S Fk Willis Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth ST 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 2025.

How much traffic does Fourth ST over S Fk Willis Creek carry?

About 2,762 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fourth ST over S Fk Willis Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth ST over S Fk Willis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.