US Bridges

Schramm RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of FM 153 · Structure no. 130760AA0187001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schramm RD over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Schramm RD over Bear Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchramm RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.25 MI N of FM 153
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00943, -96.90589
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Schramm RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schramm RD over Bear 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 Schramm RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Schramm RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Schramm RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.