US Bridges

Mt Fall School RD over Coles Creek

Good

Washington County, Texas · 0.92 MI NW of SH 105 · Structure no. 172390AA0268001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Fall School RD over Coles Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Fall School RD over Coles Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 70% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMt Fall School RD
CrossesColes Creek
Location0.92 MI NW of SH 105
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34506, -96.17939
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2035
Trucks70%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mt Fall School RD over Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Fall School RD over Coles 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 Mt Fall School RD over Coles Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 70% are trucks.

How long is Mt Fall School RD over Coles Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Fall School RD over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.