US Bridges

Freyburg-Engle RD over Rocky Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 130760AA0275002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freyburg-Engle RD over Rocky Creek is a steel other carrying Freyburg-Engle RD over Rocky Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFreyburg-Engle RD
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.6 MI N of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 347
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70358, -97.02146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freyburg-Engle RD over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is Freyburg-Engle RD over Rocky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Freyburg-Engle RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Freyburg-Engle RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Freyburg-Engle RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.