US Bridges

Old Mason RD over Barrons Crk Br

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of US 87 · Structure no. 140870AA0144001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mason RD over Barrons Crk Br is a concrete culvert carrying Old Mason RD over Barrons Crk Br in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Mason RD
CrossesBarrons Crk Br
Location0.10 MI NW of US 87
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3247, -98.91283
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mason RD over Barrons Crk Br built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mason RD over Barrons Crk Br 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 Old Mason RD over Barrons Crk Br carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Mason RD over Barrons Crk Br?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mason RD over Barrons Crk Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.