US Bridges

Morgan ST over Gohlke Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of US 77A · Structure no. 130620D00410001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,094
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan ST over Gohlke Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Morgan ST over Gohlke Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 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 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan ST
CrossesGohlke Creek
Location0.45 MI W of US 77A
RouteCity Street 9
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.09107, -97.29922
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2022)
Projected traffic1,532 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Morgan ST over Gohlke Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Morgan ST 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 Morgan ST over Gohlke Creek carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morgan ST over Gohlke Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan ST over Gohlke Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.