US Bridges

Rocky Creek Drive over Rocky Creek

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San Jacinto County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of FM 1514 · Structure no. 112040AA0179001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
494
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Creek Drive over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Creek Drive over Rocky Creek in San Jacinto 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 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRocky Creek Drive
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.25 MI W of FM 1514
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62298, -95.12012
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2023)
Projected traffic588 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rocky Creek Drive over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is Rocky Creek Drive over Rocky 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 Rocky Creek Drive over Rocky Creek carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Creek Drive over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Creek Drive over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.