US Bridges

Stewart RD over Shepherd Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 39 · Structure no. 171540AA0209001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart RD over Shepherd Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewart RD over Shepherd Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1940, 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStewart RD
CrossesShepherd Creek
Location1.3 MI W of FM 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94363, -96.13167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2016)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart RD over Shepherd Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart RD over Shepherd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Stewart RD over Shepherd Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Stewart RD over Shepherd Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart RD over Shepherd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.