US Bridges

Mullins RD over Willow Creek

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 072260AA0184009

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mullins RD over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mullins RD over Willow Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMullins RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.15 MI S of US 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58092, -100.21302
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mullins RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Mullins RD over Willow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mullins RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mullins RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mullins RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.