US Bridges

Old Georgetown RD over Turnover Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · Old Georgetown RD · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F04

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Old Georgetown RD over Turnover Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Georgetown RD over Turnover 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Georgetown RD
CrossesTurnover Creek
LocationOld Georgetown RD
StateTexas
Coordinates31.36952, -97.72448
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Old Georgetown RD over Turnover Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Georgetown RD over Turnover 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Georgetown RD over Turnover Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Old Georgetown RD over Turnover Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Old Georgetown RD over Turnover Creek?

It is owned by the Army.