US Bridges

Old Staley Road over East Carolina Creek

Good

San Jacinto County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of FM 980 · Structure no. 112040AA0101001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Staley Road over East Carolina Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Staley Road over East Carolina Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Staley Road
CrossesEast Carolina Creek
Location0.80 MI E of FM 980
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82576, -95.32037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Staley Road over East Carolina Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Staley Road over East Carolina Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Staley Road over East Carolina Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Staley Road over East Carolina Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Staley Road over East Carolina Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.