US Bridges

Morris Comunity RD over Little Brushy Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.75 MI W of US 77A · Structure no. 130620AA0302001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Comunity RD over Little Brushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Comunity RD over Little Brushy Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 85 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Comunity RD
CrossesLittle Brushy Creek
Location1.75 MI W of US 77A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.27401, -97.21092
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2023)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 Morris Comunity RD over Little Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Morris Comunity RD over Little Brushy 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 Morris Comunity RD over Little Brushy Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morris Comunity RD over Little Brushy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Comunity RD over Little Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.