US Bridges

RM 965 over Crabapple Creek

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 12.6 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 140870119901007

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
230 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 965 over Crabapple Creek is a concrete slab carrying RM 965 over Crabapple Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 965
CrossesCrabapple Creek
Location12.6 MI N of US 290
RouteState Highway 965
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44144, -98.83818
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2023)
Projected traffic590 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 Crabapple Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 965 over Crabapple 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RM 965 over Crabapple Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RM 965 over Crabapple Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RM 965 over Crabapple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.