Morris Ranch RD over Spring Creek
FairPosted for loadGillespie County, Texas · 2.70 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 140870AA0243001
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 152
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morris Ranch RD over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Ranch RD over Spring Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morris Ranch RD over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Morris Ranch RD over Spring 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 Morris Ranch RD over Spring Creek carry?
About 152 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Morris Ranch RD over Spring Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Morris Ranch RD over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.