US Bridges

Kruppa RD over Williams Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 1.85 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 130760AA0151002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kruppa RD over Williams Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kruppa RD over Williams Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKruppa RD
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location1.85 MI SE of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 380
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83844, -96.88487
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
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 Kruppa RD over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kruppa RD over Williams 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 Kruppa RD over Williams Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Kruppa RD over Williams Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kruppa RD over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.