US Bridges

Mount Zion RD over Mulberry Creek

Good

Waller County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of Buller RD · Structure no. 122370AA0117002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Zion RD over Mulberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mount Zion RD over Mulberry Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMount Zion RD
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location0.65 MI W of Buller RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88889, -96.0447
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2009)
Projected traffic500 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mount Zion RD over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Zion RD over Mulberry 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Zion RD over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Mount Zion RD over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Zion RD over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.