US Bridges

Decker P Rosehill over Walnut Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 3.6 MI SE of SH 249 · Structure no. 121700AA0906002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
275 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,912
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decker P Rosehill over Walnut Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Decker P Rosehill over Walnut Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,912 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesDecker P Rosehill
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location3.6 MI SE of SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11699, -95.68909
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,912 (2016)
Projected traffic810 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Decker P Rosehill over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decker P Rosehill over Walnut 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Decker P Rosehill over Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,912 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Decker P Rosehill over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Decker P Rosehill over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.