US Bridges

Middle Creek RD over Marschall Creek

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 140870AA0500001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Creek RD over Marschall Creek is a concrete slab carrying Middle Creek RD over Marschall Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 249 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Creek RD
CrossesMarschall Creek
Location0.05 MI W of SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32399, -98.80672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Creek RD over Marschall Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Creek RD over Marschall 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 Middle Creek RD over Marschall Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Middle Creek RD over Marschall Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Creek RD over Marschall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.