US Bridges

Swilley RD over Alexander Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 111870AA0171001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swilley RD over Alexander Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Swilley RD over Alexander Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSwilley RD
CrossesAlexander Creek
Location0.4 MI W of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.78855, -94.89042
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swilley RD over Alexander Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swilley RD over Alexander 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 Swilley RD over Alexander Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Swilley RD over Alexander Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Swilley RD over Alexander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.