Lower M Valley RD over Rocky Creek
FairVictoria County, Texas · 6.30 MI N of FM 1685 · Structure no. 132350AA0117005
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 296
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower M Valley RD over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower M Valley RD over Rocky Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower M Valley RD over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower M Valley RD over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Lower M Valley RD over Rocky Creek carry?
About 296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lower M Valley RD over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lower M Valley RD over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.