US Bridges

Old Hearne RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Robertson County, Texas · 4.8 MI NW of Spur 231 · Structure no. 171980AA0160002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hearne RD over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Hearne RD over Spring Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Hearne RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.8 MI NW of Spur 231
RouteCounty Highway 201
StateTexas
Coordinates30.79109, -96.51558
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic72 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Hearne RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hearne RD over Spring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Hearne RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Hearne RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hearne RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.