US Bridges

Wyatt Chapel RD over Ponds Creek Draw

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of FM 1098 · Structure no. 122370AA0322001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,512
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyatt Chapel RD over Ponds Creek Draw is a steel culvert carrying Wyatt Chapel RD over Ponds Creek Draw in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,512 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,535 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWyatt Chapel RD
CrossesPonds Creek Draw
Location0.80 MI W of FM 1098
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10436, -96.01088
Functional classUrban 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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,512 (2016)
Projected traffic1,535 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wyatt Chapel RD over Ponds Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyatt Chapel RD over Ponds 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 Wyatt Chapel RD over Ponds Creek Draw carry?

About 1,512 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Wyatt Chapel RD over Ponds Creek Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Wyatt Chapel RD over Ponds Creek Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.