US Bridges

Harpers Church RD over Irons Creek

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of Stefka RD · Structure no. 122370AA0630005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harpers Church RD over Irons Creek is a steel culvert carrying Harpers Church RD over Irons 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHarpers Church RD
CrossesIrons Creek
Location0.65 MI W of Stefka RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93589, -96.08282
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic10 (2009)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
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 Harpers Church RD over Irons Creek built?

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

What condition is Harpers Church RD over Irons Creek 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 Harpers Church RD over Irons Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Harpers Church RD over Irons Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Harpers Church RD over Irons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.