US Bridges

Minglewood RD over Abbotts Creek

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Beaumont Ave · Structure no. 201460C00495001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
658
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minglewood RD over Abbotts Creek is a concrete other carrying Minglewood RD over Abbotts Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 658 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMinglewood RD
CrossesAbbotts Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Beaumont Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06556, -94.75999
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2016)
Projected traffic750 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Minglewood RD over Abbotts Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minglewood RD over Abbotts 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Minglewood RD over Abbotts Creek carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Minglewood RD over Abbotts Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Minglewood RD over Abbotts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.