US Bridges

RM 965 over Town Creek

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of US 290 · Structure no. 140870119901001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,111
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 965 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RM 965 over Town Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 7,111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 965
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.20 MI NW of US 290
RouteState Highway 965
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28111, -98.87516
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,111 (2020)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2033
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RM 965 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 965 over Town 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RM 965 over Town Creek carry?

About 7,111 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RM 965 over Town Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RM 965 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.