US Bridges

Walnut Creek RD over Walnut Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of Butera RD · Structure no. 121700AA1012001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,390
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Creek RD over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Creek RD over Walnut Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1987, 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 6 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2033. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Creek RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.8 MI NE of Butera RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13802, -95.71461
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2013)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Creek RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Creek RD over Walnut 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Creek RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Creek RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.