US Bridges

Wilpitz RD over Bessies Creek Draw

FairPosted for load

Waller County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of FM 359 · Structure no. 122370E00090001

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilpitz RD over Bessies Creek Draw is a concrete slab carrying Wilpitz RD over Bessies Creek Draw in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilpitz RD
CrossesBessies Creek Draw
Location0.20 MI S of FM 359
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81874, -95.98754
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2009)
Projected traffic250 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilpitz RD over Bessies Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilpitz RD over Bessies 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wilpitz RD over Bessies Creek Draw carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Wilpitz RD over Bessies Creek Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wilpitz RD over Bessies Creek Draw?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.