US Bridges

Willow Springs RD over Cummins Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Fayette County, Texas · 0.35 MI NW of SH 159 · Structure no. 130760AA0398005

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Springs RD over Cummins Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Willow Springs RD over Cummins Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 years old, older 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Springs RD
CrossesCummins Creek
Location0.35 MI NW of SH 159
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95456, -96.63354
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.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic80 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Springs RD over Cummins Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Willow Springs RD over Cummins 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Springs RD over Cummins Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Willow Springs RD over Cummins Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Springs RD over Cummins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.