US Bridges

Middle Creek RD over East Navidad River

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 2.00 MI NE of Herzik RD · Structure no. 130760AA0159002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Creek RD over East Navidad River is a steel other carrying Middle Creek RD over East Navidad River in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Creek RD
CrossesEast Navidad River
Location2.00 MI NE of Herzik RD
RouteCounty Highway 473
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75906, -96.88515
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2012)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Creek RD over East Navidad River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Creek RD over East Navidad River 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 Middle Creek RD over East Navidad River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Middle Creek RD over East Navidad River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Creek RD over East Navidad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.