US Bridges

Old Millican RD over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Grimes County, Texas · 0.2 MI NW of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940B00460001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Millican RD over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Millican RD over Cedar Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Millican RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.2 MI NW of SH 105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39077, -96.08832
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Millican RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Millican RD over Cedar 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Millican RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Millican RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Millican RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.