US Bridges

Remmert RD over Bullinger Creek

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW of Peters-Sanfl · Structure no. 130080AA0372001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Remmert RD over Bullinger Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Remmert RD over Bullinger Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRemmert RD
CrossesBullinger Creek
Location0.9 MI SW of Peters-Sanfl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80805, -96.13634
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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 Remmert RD over Bullinger Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Remmert RD over Bullinger 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 Remmert RD over Bullinger Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Remmert RD over Bullinger Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Remmert RD over Bullinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.