Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek
FairPosted for loadCaldwell County, Texas · 1.00 MI SW of FM 1185 · Structure no. 140280AA0154001
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Lytton Springs over Dry 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 Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.