US Bridges

South Goat Ridge R over Bear Creek

Fair

Bandera County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of Bear Crk RD · Structure no. 150100AA0326001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Goat Ridge R over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying South Goat Ridge R over Bear Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Goat Ridge R
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of Bear Crk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7796, -98.94729
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 South Goat Ridge R over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Goat Ridge R over Bear 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 2025.

How much traffic does South Goat Ridge R over Bear Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is South Goat Ridge R over Bear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South Goat Ridge R over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.