US Bridges

Old Woodville RD over Choates Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 2.55 MI E of US 190 · Structure no. 111870AA0296002

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Woodville RD over Choates Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Woodville RD over Choates Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 years old, older 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Woodville RD
CrossesChoates Creek
Location2.55 MI E of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.71236, -94.88921
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2018)
Projected traffic512 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Woodville RD over Choates Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Old Woodville RD over Choates 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 Old Woodville RD over Choates Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Woodville RD over Choates Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old Woodville RD over Choates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.