Riley RD over Birch Creek Draw
PoorPosted for loadWaller County, Texas · 4.40 MI E of Kyle RD · Structure no. 122370AA0313002
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 91 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riley RD over Birch Creek Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riley RD over Birch Creek Draw 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2029. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riley RD over Birch Creek Draw built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riley RD over Birch Creek Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Riley RD over Birch Creek Draw carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Riley RD over Birch Creek Draw?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Riley RD over Birch Creek Draw?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.