CO RD 438 over Willow Creek
FairPosted for loadHaskell County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of CO RD 255 · Structure no. 081050AA0177001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 438 over Willow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 438 over Willow Creek in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 5 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 438 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is CO RD 438 over Willow 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 438 over Willow Creek carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 438 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 438 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.