US Bridges

SH 95 over Dogwood Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 7.6 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 140110032201004

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,416
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Dogwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 95 over Dogwood Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 86 years old, older 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 9,416 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,182 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 95
CrossesDogwood Creek
Location7.6 MI S of US 290
RouteState Highway 95
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23032, -97.31768
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,416 (2023)
Projected traffic13,182 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Dogwood Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SH 95 over Dogwood 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Dogwood Creek carry?

About 9,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Dogwood Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Dogwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.