US Bridges

RM 965 over Treibs Creek

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 4.9 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 140870119901004

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,855
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 965 over Treibs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 965 over Treibs Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,855 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 965
CrossesTreibs Creek
Location4.9 MI N of US 290
RouteState Highway 965
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34439, -98.85776
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,855 (2020)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 Treibs Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 965 over Treibs 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 Treibs Creek carry?

About 2,855 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RM 965 over Treibs Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RM 965 over Treibs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.