US Bridges

Wied RD over Cabeza Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of SH 72 · Structure no. 130620AA0271001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wied RD over Cabeza Creek is a steel other carrying Wied RD over Cabeza Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWied RD
CrossesCabeza Creek
Location0.30 MI S of SH 72
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.91397, -97.64197
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wied RD over Cabeza Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wied RD over Cabeza 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 Wied RD over Cabeza Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wied RD over Cabeza Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Wied RD over Cabeza Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.