US Bridges

Morris Sheppard DR over S Fk Willis Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 3064 · Structure no. 230250B01555001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Sheppard DR over S Fk Willis Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Morris Sheppard DR over S Fk Willis Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1950, 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 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Sheppard DR
CrossesS Fk Willis Creek
Location0.5 MI E of FM 3064
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67666, -98.97363
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2020)
Projected traffic2,505 by 2042
Trucks24%
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 Morris Sheppard DR over S Fk Willis Creek built?

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

What condition is Morris Sheppard 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 2025.

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

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Morris Sheppard DR over S Fk Willis Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Sheppard DR over S Fk Willis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.