US Bridges

Osr over Riley Creek

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 0.8 MI SW of FM 2485 · Structure no. 171540047503060

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,273
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osr over Riley Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osr over Riley Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 1,273 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,546 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesOsr
CrossesRiley Creek
Location0.8 MI SW of FM 2485
RouteState Highway 999
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07898, -95.9993
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,273 (2020)
Projected traffic2,546 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osr over Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osr over Riley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Osr over Riley Creek carry?

About 1,273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Osr over Riley Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Osr over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.