US Bridges

Ave G over Unk Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · Nfh @ Ave G · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F02

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Ave G over Unk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave G over Unk Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAve G
CrossesUnk Creek
LocationNfh @ Ave G
StateTexas
Coordinates31.36997, -97.68244
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave G over Unk Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave G over Unk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ave G over Unk Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ave G over Unk Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Ave G over Unk Creek?

It is owned by the Army.