US Bridges

Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of FM 3152 · Structure no. 111870AA0116001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek in Polk 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRocky Creek Road
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.6 MI N of FM 3152
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.84776, -95.06821
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic314 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is Rocky Creek Road over Rocky 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.