US Bridges

CO RD 117 over Peach Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 4.82 MI N of FM 3012 · Structure no. 132410AA0244001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
336 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 117 over Peach Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 117 over Peach Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 117
CrossesPeach Creek
Location4.82 MI N of FM 3012
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34048, -96.01035
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CO RD 117 over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 117 over Peach 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 117 over Peach Creek carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 117 over Peach Creek?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 117 over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.