US Bridges

Roberts RD over Burns Creek

Good

Washington County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of FM 1948 · Structure no. 172390AA0305101

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts RD over Burns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roberts RD over Burns Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoberts RD
CrossesBurns Creek
Location0.20 MI N of FM 1948
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27311, -96.59484
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Roberts RD over Burns Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts RD over Burns 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 Roberts RD over Burns Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roberts RD over Burns Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts RD over Burns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.