US Bridges

Althaus RD over Rocky Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of SH 237 · Structure no. 130760AA0110001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Althaus RD over Rocky Creek is a steel culvert carrying Althaus RD over Rocky Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlthaus RD
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of SH 237
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11091, -96.66249
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2012)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 Althaus RD over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Althaus RD over Rocky 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Althaus RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Althaus RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Althaus RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.