US Bridges

Wally Wilkerson Pw over UPRR

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of IH45 · Structure no. 121700C00710012

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
770 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wally Wilkerson Pw over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wally Wilkerson Pw over UPRR in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2042. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWally Wilkerson Pw
CrossesUPRR
Location1.5 MI E of IH45
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36751, -95.46156
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length770 ft (234.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2021)
Projected traffic233 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wally Wilkerson Pw over UPRR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wally Wilkerson Pw over UPRR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wally Wilkerson Pw over UPRR carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wally Wilkerson Pw over UPRR?

The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Wally Wilkerson Pw over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.