US Bridges

Old Clinton RD over Gohlke Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of US 183 · Structure no. 130620AA0416001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Clinton RD over Gohlke Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Clinton RD over Gohlke Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Clinton RD
CrossesGohlke Creek
Location0.2 MI SW of US 183
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.07725, -97.29892
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Old Clinton RD over Gohlke Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

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

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Clinton RD over Gohlke Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Clinton RD over Gohlke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.