US Bridges

Indian Creek LN over E Fork of Mill Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of Pecan Millln · Structure no. 172390AA0425002

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek LN over E Fork of Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Creek LN over E Fork of Mill Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Creek LN
CrossesE Fork of Mill Creek
Location0.5 MI SW of Pecan Millln
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14669, -96.49478
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic90 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 Indian Creek LN over E Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Creek LN over E Fork of Mill Creek 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 Indian Creek LN over E Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Indian Creek LN over E Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek LN over E Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.