US Bridges

Center Point RD over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Gillespie County, Texas · 4.4 MI S of SH 16 · Structure no. 140870AA0185002

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Point RD over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Center Point RD over Bear Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Point RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.4 MI S of SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17248, -98.9372
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Point RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Point RD over Bear 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 Center Point RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Center Point RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Center Point RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.