US Bridges

Mccormick RD over South Mineral Creek

Fair

Robertson County, Texas · 0.38 MI SE of US 79 · Structure no. 171980AA0366001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccormick RD over South Mineral Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccormick RD over South Mineral Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMccormick RD
CrossesSouth Mineral Creek
Location0.38 MI SE of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03804, -96.45612
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic108 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mccormick RD over South Mineral Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccormick RD over South Mineral 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 Mccormick RD over South Mineral Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mccormick RD over South Mineral Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Mccormick RD over South Mineral Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.