US Bridges

Blinka RD over Mound Creek

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Bus 290 · Structure no. 122370AA0208005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
887
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blinka RD over Mound Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blinka RD over Mound Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 887 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,160 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBlinka RD
CrossesMound Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Bus 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05455, -95.96741
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2016)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2031
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 Blinka RD over Mound Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blinka 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Blinka RD over Mound Creek carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Blinka RD over Mound Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Blinka RD over Mound Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.