US Bridges

Joseph RD over Threemile Creek

Good

Waller County, Texas · 4.95 MI E of FM 1488 · Structure no. 122370AA0222003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joseph RD over Threemile Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Joseph RD over Threemile Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 825 by 2029. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJoseph RD
CrossesThreemile Creek
Location4.95 MI E of FM 1488
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15304, -95.86302
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2009)
Projected traffic825 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 Joseph RD over Threemile Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joseph RD over Threemile 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 Joseph RD over Threemile Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Joseph RD over Threemile Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Joseph RD over Threemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.