US Bridges

Church RD over Birds Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.14 MI NE of US 87 · Structure no. 130620AA0120001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church RD over Birds Creek is a steel culvert carrying Church RD over Birds Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch RD
CrossesBirds Creek
Location1.14 MI NE of US 87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19792, -97.44716
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Church RD over Birds Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church RD over Birds 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Church RD over Birds Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Church RD over Birds Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Church RD over Birds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.