US Bridges

Lone Star RD over Coles Creek Tributary

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 2.82 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 172390AA0280001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Star RD over Coles Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lone Star RD over Coles Creek Tributary 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 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLone Star RD
CrossesColes Creek Tributary
Location2.82 MI N of SH 105
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33645, -96.22171
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic230 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Lone Star RD over Coles Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Lone Star RD over Coles Creek Tributary 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lone Star RD over Coles Creek Tributary carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Lone Star RD over Coles Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Star RD over Coles Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.