US Bridges

Mills LN (cr 251) over Collard Creek

Good

Madison County, Texas · 1.02 MI SW of SH 75 · Structure no. 171540AA0251002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mills LN (cr 251) over Collard Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mills LN (cr 251) over Collard Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMills LN (cr 251)
CrossesCollard Creek
Location1.02 MI SW of SH 75
RouteCounty Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89512, -95.80824
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mills LN (cr 251) over Collard Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mills LN (cr 251) over Collard 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mills LN (cr 251) over Collard Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Mills LN (cr 251) over Collard Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mills LN (cr 251) over Collard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.