US Bridges

Garfield RD over Thomas Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 5.85 MI W of FM 2980 · Structure no. 130620AA0112002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield RD over Thomas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Garfield RD over Thomas Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 95 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 377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield RD
CrossesThomas Creek
Location5.85 MI W of FM 2980
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.03781, -97.64315
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garfield RD over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Garfield RD over Thomas 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 Garfield RD over Thomas Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Garfield RD over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield RD over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.