US Bridges

Father Anders Loop over Peach Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of FM 1115 · Structure no. 130760AA0207001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Father Anders Loop over Peach Creek is a steel other carrying Father Anders Loop over Peach Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFather Anders Loop
CrossesPeach Creek
Location1.10 MI W of FM 1115
RouteCounty Highway 203
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80259, -97.24094
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 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 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Father Anders Loop over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Father Anders Loop over Peach 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 Father Anders Loop over Peach Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Father Anders Loop over Peach Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Father Anders Loop over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.