US Bridges

Rocky Creek RD over Trib of Rocky Creek

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 0.7 MI NW of FM 1514 · Structure no. 112040AA0348001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Creek RD over Trib of Rocky Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rocky Creek RD over Trib of Rocky Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Creek RD
CrossesTrib of Rocky Creek
Location0.7 MI NW of FM 1514
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62652, -95.1175
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2021)
Projected traffic64 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Rocky Creek RD over Trib of Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Creek RD over Trib of Rocky 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Creek RD over Trib of Rocky Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Creek RD over Trib of Rocky Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Creek RD over Trib of Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.