US Bridges

Vfw RD over Yorktown Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.60 MI NW of FM 240 · Structure no. 130620AA0340001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vfw RD over Yorktown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vfw RD over Yorktown Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVfw RD
CrossesYorktown Creek
Location0.60 MI NW of FM 240
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.01025, -97.51621
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Vfw RD over Yorktown Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vfw RD over Yorktown 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Vfw RD over Yorktown Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Vfw RD over Yorktown Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vfw RD over Yorktown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.