US Bridges

Mule Creek RD over Gobbler Creek

FairPosted for load

Coke County, Texas · 2.20 MI NW of US 277 · Structure no. 070410AA0165002

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mule Creek RD over Gobbler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mule Creek RD over Gobbler Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMule Creek RD
CrossesGobbler Creek
Location2.20 MI NW of US 277
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72651, -100.31287
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mule Creek RD over Gobbler Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mule Creek RD over Gobbler 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mule Creek RD over Gobbler Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Mule Creek RD over Gobbler Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Mule Creek RD over Gobbler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.