US Bridges

Colquitt RD over Bachelor Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of SH 205 · Structure no. 181300B00230001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,280
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colquitt RD over Bachelor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Colquitt RD over Bachelor Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesColquitt RD
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location0.10 MI E of SH 205
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75403, -96.30521
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,280 (2014)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colquitt RD over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colquitt RD over Bachelor 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 2023.

How much traffic does Colquitt RD over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 3,280 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Colquitt RD over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Colquitt RD over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.