US Bridges

Bluewater RD over Waterhole Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 3.0 MI SE of FM 943 · Structure no. 111870AA0366001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluewater RD over Waterhole Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluewater RD over Waterhole Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBluewater RD
CrossesWaterhole Creek
Location3.0 MI SE of FM 943
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.56779, -94.76763
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Bluewater RD over Waterhole Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluewater RD over Waterhole 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bluewater RD over Waterhole Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bluewater RD over Waterhole Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bluewater RD over Waterhole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.