US Bridges

South Grafton ST over Resley Creek

FairPosted for load

Erath County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 020730C00190001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Grafton ST over Resley Creek is a concrete other carrying South Grafton ST over Resley Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 530 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Grafton ST
CrossesResley Creek
Location0.3 MI S of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08026, -98.34301
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2024)
Projected traffic530 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Grafton ST over Resley Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is South Grafton ST over Resley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does South Grafton ST over Resley Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is South Grafton ST over Resley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns South Grafton ST over Resley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.