US Bridges

Trenckmann RD over Deadman Creek

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of FM 949 · Structure no. 130080AA0370001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trenckmann RD over Deadman Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Trenckmann RD over Deadman Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTrenckmann RD
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location0.55 MI E of FM 949
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8571, -96.20183
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Trenckmann RD over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trenckmann RD over Deadman 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Trenckmann RD over Deadman Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Trenckmann RD over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Trenckmann RD over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.