US Bridges

Kruppa RD over Williams Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 2.00 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 130760AA0151001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kruppa RD over Williams Creek Trib is a steel other carrying Kruppa RD over Williams Creek Trib in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKruppa RD
CrossesWilliams Creek Trib
Location2.00 MI SE of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 380
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83713, -96.88319
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Kruppa RD over Williams Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kruppa RD over Williams Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Kruppa RD over Williams Creek Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Kruppa RD over Williams Creek Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Kruppa RD over Williams Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.