Richards RD over Ponds Creek
GoodWaller County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of Wyatt Chapel · Structure no. 122370B00020001
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richards RD over Ponds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richards RD over Ponds 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2029. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richards RD over Ponds Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richards RD over Ponds 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 Richards RD over Ponds Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Richards RD over Ponds Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Richards RD over Ponds Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.