US Bridges

Hamilton RD over Bessies Creek Draw

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Adams Flat · Structure no. 122370AA0172001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton RD over Bessies Creek Draw is a steel culvert carrying Hamilton RD over Bessies Creek Draw in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHamilton RD
CrossesBessies Creek Draw
Location0.01 MI E of Adams Flat
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88808, -95.98306
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2009)
Projected traffic250 by 2029
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 Hamilton RD over Bessies Creek Draw built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton RD over Bessies Creek Draw 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 Hamilton RD over Bessies Creek Draw carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hamilton RD over Bessies Creek Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hamilton RD over Bessies Creek Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.