US Bridges

Ehlinger RD over Moeckel Branch

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.89 MI SW of FM 1291 · Structure no. 130450AA0017001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ehlinger RD over Moeckel Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ehlinger RD over Moeckel Branch in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEhlinger RD
CrossesMoeckel Branch
Location0.89 MI SW of FM 1291
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86793, -96.57224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2018)
Projected traffic141 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 Ehlinger RD over Moeckel Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ehlinger RD over Moeckel Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ehlinger RD over Moeckel Branch carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ehlinger RD over Moeckel Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ehlinger RD over Moeckel Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.