US Bridges

Bachle RD over Cabeza Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.7 MI SE of Nor.Cem. RD · Structure no. 130620AA0304003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bachle RD over Cabeza Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Bachle RD over Cabeza Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBachle RD
CrossesCabeza Creek
Location0.7 MI SE of Nor.Cem. RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.87797, -97.62306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bachle RD over Cabeza Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

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

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bachle RD over Cabeza Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bachle RD over Cabeza Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.