Bethel Cemetery RD over Bedias Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMadison County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of FM 1372 · Structure no. 171540AA0231002
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Other
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Cemetery RD over Bedias Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron other carrying Bethel Cemetery RD over Bedias Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Cemetery RD over Bedias Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel Cemetery RD over Bedias 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Bethel Cemetery RD over Bedias Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Bethel Cemetery RD over Bedias Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel Cemetery RD over Bedias Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.