US Bridges

Nichols Sawmill RD over Walnut Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 4.52 MI NE of Waller C/L · Structure no. 121700AA0993002

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nichols Sawmill RD over Walnut Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nichols Sawmill RD over Walnut Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesNichols Sawmill RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location4.52 MI NE of Waller C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14398, -95.75284
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Nichols Sawmill RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Nichols Sawmill RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nichols Sawmill RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nichols Sawmill RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nichols Sawmill RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.