US Bridges

Double Creek RD over Church Creek

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.35 MI NW of IH 10 · Structure no. 130450AA0162001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Creek RD over Church Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Double Creek RD over Church Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDouble Creek RD
CrossesChurch Creek
Location0.35 MI NW of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73403, -96.39365
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Double Creek RD over Church Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Double Creek RD over Church Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Double Creek RD over Church Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Double Creek RD over Church Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Double Creek RD over Church Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.