US Bridges

Old New Ulm RD over Redgate Creek

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 1.05 MI E of Piper League · Structure no. 130450AA0122001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old New Ulm RD over Redgate Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old New Ulm RD over Redgate Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld New Ulm RD
CrossesRedgate Creek
Location1.05 MI E of Piper League
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86617, -96.51807
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old New Ulm RD over Redgate Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old New Ulm RD over Redgate 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old New Ulm RD over Redgate Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old New Ulm RD over Redgate Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old New Ulm RD over Redgate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.