US Bridges

Willis Road over Black Lake Creek

FairPosted for load

Trinity County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of FM 233 · Structure no. 112280AA0159001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis Road over Black Lake Creek is a steel culvert carrying Willis Road over Black Lake Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWillis Road
CrossesBlack Lake Creek
Location1.1 MI N of FM 233
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23568, -95.05086
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Willis Road over Black Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis Road over Black Lake 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 Willis Road over Black Lake Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Willis Road over Black Lake Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Willis Road over Black Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.