CR 426 (wind Rd) over Willow Creek
FairPosted for loadMatagorda County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of Wharton C/L · Structure no. 131580AA0314002
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 426 (wind Rd) over Willow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 426 (wind Rd) over Willow Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 426 (wind Rd) over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is CR 426 (wind Rd) over Willow 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CR 426 (wind Rd) over Willow Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 426 (wind Rd) over Willow Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 426 (wind Rd) over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.