US Bridges

SH 105 over Peach Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.32 MI SW of FM 390 · Structure no. 172390031506039

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,705
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Peach Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 105 over Peach Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 100 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 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 4,705 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 105
CrossesPeach Creek
Location0.32 MI SW of FM 390
RouteState Highway 105
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2431, -96.27752
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,705 (2020)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 105 over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 105 over Peach 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Peach Creek carry?

About 4,705 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Peach Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.