US Bridges

Matejek Road over Clear Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of Dubose Ranch · Structure no. 130620AA0122001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matejek Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matejek Road over Clear Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMatejek Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Dubose Ranch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.0965, -97.51321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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 Matejek Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matejek Road over Clear 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 Matejek Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Matejek Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Matejek Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.