US Bridges

Tommelson Creek RD over Tommelson Creek

Good

Washington County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 172390AA0212002

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tommelson Creek RD over Tommelson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tommelson Creek RD over Tommelson Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTommelson Creek RD
CrossesTommelson Creek
Location1.3 MI E of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22997, -96.4078
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2017)
Projected traffic340 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tommelson Creek RD over Tommelson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tommelson Creek RD over Tommelson 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 Tommelson Creek RD over Tommelson Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Tommelson Creek RD over Tommelson Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tommelson Creek RD over Tommelson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.