US Bridges

Fosters Creek RD over Foster Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of FM 2672 · Structure no. 130760AA0297001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fosters Creek RD over Foster Creek is a steel other carrying Fosters Creek RD over Foster Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFosters Creek RD
CrossesFoster Creek
Location0.15 MI SE of FM 2672
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69373, -96.92739
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fosters Creek RD over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fosters Creek RD over Foster 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fosters Creek RD over Foster Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Fosters Creek RD over Foster Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fosters Creek RD over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.