US Bridges

N Art RD over East Willow Creek Branch

Fair

Mason County, Texas · 2.30 MI N of SH 29 · Structure no. 141570AA0134001

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Art RD over East Willow Creek Branch is a steel other carrying N Art RD over East Willow Creek Branch in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 101 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Art RD
CrossesEast Willow Creek Branch
Location2.30 MI N of SH 29
RouteCounty Highway 134
StateTexas
Coordinates30.77187, -99.11154
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Art RD over East Willow Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is N Art RD over East Willow Creek Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N Art RD over East Willow Creek Branch carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Art RD over East Willow Creek Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns N Art RD over East Willow Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.