US Bridges

Anchor Ranch Loop over Live Oak Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 2.20 MI S of FM 2237 · Structure no. 130760AA0121001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anchor Ranch Loop over Live Oak Creek is a steel other carrying Anchor Ranch Loop over Live Oak Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAnchor Ranch Loop
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location2.20 MI S of FM 2237
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8019, -97.16971
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Anchor Ranch Loop over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anchor Ranch Loop over Live Oak 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Anchor Ranch Loop over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Anchor Ranch Loop over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Anchor Ranch Loop over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.