US Bridges

Macedonia RD over Threemile Creek

Good

Waller County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Lakeside DR · Structure no. 122370AA0363001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia RD over Threemile Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Macedonia RD over Threemile Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,415 by 2029. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMacedonia RD
CrossesThreemile Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Lakeside DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12764, -95.82482
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2009)
Projected traffic1,415 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Macedonia RD over Threemile Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia 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 Macedonia RD over Threemile Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Macedonia RD over Threemile Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Macedonia RD over Threemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.