US Bridges

Old Mill Creek RD over Old Mill Creek

Good

Washington County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Blinn Blvd · Structure no. 172390BC0000101

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill Creek RD over Old Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Mill Creek RD over Old Mill Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Mill Creek RD
CrossesOld Mill Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Blinn Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16204, -96.41218
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mill Creek RD over Old Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mill Creek RD over Old Mill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mill Creek RD over Old Mill Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Mill Creek RD over Old Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill Creek RD over Old Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.