US Bridges

Nord.Slickfield RD over Manahuilla Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of FM 239 · Structure no. 130620AA0117002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nord.Slickfield RD over Manahuilla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nord.Slickfield RD over Manahuilla Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNord.Slickfield RD
CrossesManahuilla Creek
Location0.40 MI S of FM 239
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.88491, -97.5763
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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 Nord.Slickfield RD over Manahuilla Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nord.Slickfield RD over Manahuilla 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nord.Slickfield RD over Manahuilla Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nord.Slickfield RD over Manahuilla Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nord.Slickfield RD over Manahuilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.