US Bridges

Old Hallettsvle RD over Mulberry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 1.9 MI SE of SH 95 · Structure no. 130760AA0373001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hallettsvle RD over Mulberry Creek is a steel other carrying Old Hallettsvle RD over Mulberry 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 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Hallettsvle RD
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location1.9 MI SE of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6689, -97.09112
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2017)
Projected traffic196 by 2041
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 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 Old Hallettsvle RD over Mulberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Hallettsvle RD over Mulberry 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Hallettsvle RD over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Old Hallettsvle RD over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hallettsvle RD over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.