US Bridges

N Mechanic ST over Allen Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of S Rusk ST · Structure no. 130760F00045002

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Mechanic ST over Allen Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Mechanic ST over Allen Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 50 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Mechanic ST
CrossesAllen Creek
Location0.1 MI W of S Rusk ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90243, -96.67728
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Mechanic ST over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Mechanic ST over Allen 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 N Mechanic ST over Allen Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is N Mechanic ST over Allen Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns N Mechanic ST over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.