US Bridges

Old Gonzales RD over Gohlke Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of FM 766 · Structure no. 130620AA0196001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gonzales RD over Gohlke Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Gonzales RD over Gohlke Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Gonzales RD
CrossesGohlke Creek
Location0.45 MI N of FM 766
RouteCounty Highway 196
StateTexas
Coordinates29.11833, -97.2889
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2022)
Projected traffic219 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Gonzales RD over Gohlke Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gonzales RD over Gohlke 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 Old Gonzales RD over Gohlke Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Gonzales RD over Gohlke Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Gonzales RD over Gohlke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.