US Bridges

Burke RD (cr 178) over Big Fivemile Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 1.05 MI N of FM 2672 · Structure no. 130760AA0133001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burke RD (cr 178) over Big Fivemile Creek is a steel other carrying Burke RD (cr 178) over Big Fivemile Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBurke RD (cr 178)
CrossesBig Fivemile Creek
Location1.05 MI N of FM 2672
RouteCounty Highway 178
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71351, -97.13579
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Burke RD (cr 178) over Big Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burke RD (cr 178) over Big Fivemile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Burke RD (cr 178) over Big Fivemile Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Burke RD (cr 178) over Big Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Burke RD (cr 178) over Big Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.