US Bridges

Miller RD over Gaylor Creek

PoorPosted for load

Liberty County, Texas · 1.3MI NE of Gaylor Lk RD · Structure no. 201460AA0454002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller RD over Gaylor Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller RD over Gaylor Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller RD
CrossesGaylor Creek
Location1.3MI NE of Gaylor Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28248, -94.87568
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller RD over Gaylor Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller RD over Gaylor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Miller RD over Gaylor Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Miller RD over Gaylor Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Miller RD over Gaylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.