US Bridges

Oakbend DR over Rocky Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 0.2 MI NW of SH 19 · Structure no. 172360AA0682001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakbend DR over Rocky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakbend DR over Rocky Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOakbend DR
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.2 MI NW of SH 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81031, -95.4477
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 Oakbend DR over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakbend DR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Oakbend DR over Rocky Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Oakbend DR over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oakbend DR over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.