US Bridges

Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Cold Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 2.30 MI E of FM 609 · Structure no. 130760AA0255003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Cold Creek is a steel other carrying Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Cold Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEhler-Grasshoff RD
CrossesCold Creek
Location2.30 MI E of FM 609
RouteCounty Highway 356
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74336, -97.03459
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Cold 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Cold Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Cold Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.