US Bridges

Owl Creek RD over Rabbs Creek Rel

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 130760AA0190002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owl Creek RD over Rabbs Creek Rel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owl Creek RD over Rabbs Creek Rel in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOwl Creek RD
CrossesRabbs Creek Rel
Location1.4 MI E of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05044, -96.89477
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2017)
Projected traffic44 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Owl Creek RD over Rabbs Creek Rel built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owl Creek RD over Rabbs Creek Rel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Owl Creek RD over Rabbs Creek Rel carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Owl Creek RD over Rabbs Creek Rel?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Owl Creek RD over Rabbs Creek Rel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.