US Bridges

Kolzelski RD over Blackjack Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 130620AA0129002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kolzelski RD over Blackjack Creek is a steel culvert carrying Kolzelski RD over Blackjack Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKolzelski RD
CrossesBlackjack Creek
Location0.70 MI W of US 87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.13242, -97.43908
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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 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 Kolzelski RD over Blackjack Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kolzelski RD over Blackjack 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 Kolzelski RD over Blackjack Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kolzelski RD over Blackjack Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Kolzelski RD over Blackjack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.