US Bridges

Garrett RD over Chicolete Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 3.30 MI S of FM 682 · Structure no. 130620AA0077001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrett RD over Chicolete Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Garrett RD over Chicolete Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGarrett RD
CrossesChicolete Creek
Location3.30 MI S of FM 682
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.08389, -97.0171
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Garrett RD over Chicolete Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrett RD over Chicolete 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Garrett RD over Chicolete Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Garrett RD over Chicolete Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Garrett RD over Chicolete Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.