US Bridges

Wilson RD over W Fork Double Branch Crk

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Texas · 5.2 MI S of FM 1276 · Structure no. 111870AA0352001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson RD over W Fork Double Branch Crk is a steel other carrying Wilson RD over W Fork Double Branch Crk 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson RD
CrossesW Fork Double Branch Crk
Location5.2 MI S of FM 1276
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64444, -94.73925
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson RD over W Fork Double Branch Crk built?

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

What condition is Wilson RD over W Fork Double Branch Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson RD over W Fork Double Branch Crk carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Wilson RD over W Fork Double Branch Crk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson RD over W Fork Double Branch Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.