US Bridges

Randle Hill RD over Williams Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.72 MI SE of FM 109 · Structure no. 172390AA0102001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randle Hill RD over Williams Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Randle Hill RD over Williams Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRandle Hill RD
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.72 MI SE of FM 109
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08391, -96.42194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Randle Hill RD over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Randle Hill RD over Williams 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Randle Hill RD over Williams Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Randle Hill RD over Williams Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Randle Hill RD over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.