US Bridges

Weyand RD over Shaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 2.90 MI NE of FM 1291 · Structure no. 130760AA0336001

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weyand RD over Shaw Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weyand RD over Shaw Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWeyand RD
CrossesShaw Creek
Location2.90 MI NE of FM 1291
RouteCounty Highway 110
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06288, -96.73654
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Weyand RD over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Weyand RD over Shaw 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Weyand RD over Shaw Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Weyand RD over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Weyand RD over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.