US Bridges

N Grape Crk RD over North Grape Creek

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of RM 1631 · Structure no. 140870AA0163001

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Grape Crk RD over North Grape Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Grape Crk RD over North Grape Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 101 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesN Grape Crk RD
CrossesNorth Grape Creek
Location0.65 MI S of RM 1631
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34451, -98.68249
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Grape Crk RD over North Grape Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is N Grape Crk RD over North Grape 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 N Grape Crk RD over North Grape Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Grape Crk RD over North Grape Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns N Grape Crk RD over North Grape Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.