US Bridges

N Main ST (cr 416) over Foster Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of FM 957 · Structure no. 130760AA0300001

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main ST (cr 416) over Foster Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N Main ST (cr 416) over Foster Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 108 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Main ST (cr 416)
CrossesFoster Creek
Location0.70 MI W of FM 957
RouteCounty Highway 416
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67947, -96.92551
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Main ST (cr 416) over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is N Main ST (cr 416) over Foster 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 N Main ST (cr 416) over Foster Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is N Main ST (cr 416) over Foster Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns N Main ST (cr 416) over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.