US Bridges

S Lincoln Street over Barons Creek

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Main ST · Structure no. 140870B00285001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lincoln Street over Barons Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Lincoln Street over Barons Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1935, 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.

It carries about 999 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Lincoln Street
CrossesBarons Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26993, -98.8716
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2020)
Projected traffic172 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Lincoln Street over Barons Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Lincoln Street over Barons 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 S Lincoln Street over Barons Creek carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Lincoln Street over Barons Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S Lincoln Street over Barons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.