US Bridges

Mathis RD over Mound Creek

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of Rochen RD · Structure no. 122370AA0150003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathis RD over Mound Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Mathis RD over Mound Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMathis RD
CrossesMound Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Rochen RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00518, -95.90805
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2009)
Projected traffic500 by 2029
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 Mathis RD over Mound Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mathis RD over Mound 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mathis RD over Mound Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Mathis RD over Mound Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mathis RD over Mound Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.