US Bridges

Old Mill Creek RD over E Fork of Mill Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 5.2 MI W of US 290 · Structure no. 172390AA0103003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill Creek RD over E Fork of Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mill Creek RD over E Fork of Mill Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Mill Creek RD
CrossesE Fork of Mill Creek
Location5.2 MI W of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15653, -96.50518
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old Mill Creek RD over E Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mill Creek RD over E Fork of Mill 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 Old Mill Creek RD over E Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Mill Creek RD over E Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill Creek RD over E Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.