US Bridges

Grvtn-Flat Prairie over Little White Rock Creek

Good

Trinity County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of FM 2781 · Structure no. 112280AA0128001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grvtn-Flat Prairie over Little White Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grvtn-Flat Prairie over Little White Rock Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGrvtn-Flat Prairie
CrossesLittle White Rock Creek
Location2.3 MI S of FM 2781
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13516, -95.25511
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic65 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Grvtn-Flat Prairie over Little White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grvtn-Flat Prairie over Little White Rock 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 Grvtn-Flat Prairie over Little White Rock Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Grvtn-Flat Prairie over Little White Rock Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Grvtn-Flat Prairie over Little White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.