US Bridges

Old Chappell Hill over Trib of Woodward CR

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 2.75 MI E of FM 577 · Structure no. 172390AA0321004

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
631
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Chappell Hill over Trib of Woodward CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Chappell Hill over Trib of Woodward CR in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 631 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Chappell Hill
CrossesTrib of Woodward CR
Location2.75 MI E of FM 577
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17215, -96.33925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Chappell Hill over Trib of Woodward CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Chappell Hill over Trib of Woodward CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Chappell Hill over Trib of Woodward CR carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Chappell Hill over Trib of Woodward CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Chappell Hill over Trib of Woodward CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.