US Bridges

Concrete& Edgar RD over Cuero Creek

FairPosted for load

DeWitt County, Texas · 2.20 MI W of US 77A · Structure no. 130620AA0296002

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concrete& Edgar RD over Cuero Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Concrete& Edgar RD over Cuero Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesConcrete& Edgar RD
CrossesCuero Creek
Location2.20 MI W of US 77A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21187, -97.27035
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concrete& Edgar RD over Cuero Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concrete& Edgar RD over Cuero 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 Concrete& Edgar RD over Cuero Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Concrete& Edgar RD over Cuero Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Concrete& Edgar RD over Cuero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.