US Bridges

Old Georgetown RD over Ripstein Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · Old Georgetown RD · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F27

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Old Georgetown RD over Ripstein Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Georgetown RD over Ripstein Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 200 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Georgetown RD
CrossesRipstein Creek
LocationOld Georgetown RD
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17252, -97.87126
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Georgetown RD over Ripstein Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Georgetown RD over Ripstein 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 Old Georgetown RD over Ripstein Creek carry?

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

How long is Old Georgetown RD over Ripstein Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Old Georgetown RD over Ripstein Creek?

It is owned by the Army.