US Bridges

Dockery LN over Rocky Creek

Good

Washington County, Texas · 2.15 MI NW of FM 390 · Structure no. 172390AA0150002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dockery LN over Rocky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dockery LN over Rocky Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDockery LN
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2.15 MI NW of FM 390
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24172, -96.55958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic170 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Dockery LN over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dockery LN over Rocky 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dockery LN over Rocky Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Dockery LN over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dockery LN over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.