US Bridges

Fivemile Creek RD over Big Fivemile Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of SH 95 · Structure no. 130760AA0465001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fivemile Creek RD over Big Fivemile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fivemile Creek RD over Big Fivemile Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFivemile Creek RD
CrossesBig Fivemile Creek
Location0.70 MI S of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70793, -97.1125
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fivemile Creek RD over Big Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fivemile Creek RD over Big Fivemile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Fivemile Creek RD over Big Fivemile Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Fivemile Creek RD over Big Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fivemile Creek RD over Big Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.