US Bridges

Artesian Park Lane over E Fork of Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 172390AA0419001

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

About this bridge

Artesian Park Lane over E Fork of Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Artesian Park Lane over E Fork of Mill 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesArtesian Park Lane
CrossesE Fork of Mill Creek
Location0.5 MI S of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18518, -96.53386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic80 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Artesian Park Lane over E Fork of Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Artesian Park Lane over E Fork of Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Artesian Park Lane over E Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Artesian Park Lane over E Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Artesian Park Lane over E Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.