US Bridges

Garrett RD over Irons Creek

Good

Waller County, Texas · 1.80 MI W of FM 1458 · Structure no. 122370AA0113001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrett RD over Irons Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Garrett RD over Irons Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2030. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGarrett RD
CrossesIrons Creek
Location1.80 MI W of FM 1458
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84528, -96.05778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2010)
Projected traffic160 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Garrett RD over Irons Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrett RD over Irons 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Garrett RD over Irons Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Garrett RD over Irons Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Garrett RD over Irons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.