US Bridges

Qualls RD over Walnut Creek

Good

Waller County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of FM 1736 · Structure no. 122370AA0257001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Qualls RD over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Qualls RD over Walnut Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesQualls RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.10 MI W of FM 1736
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14472, -96.11968
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2012)
Projected traffic167 by 2032
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 Qualls RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Qualls RD over Walnut 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 Qualls RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Qualls RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Qualls RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.