US Bridges

S Milam ST over Barons Creek

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of US 87 · Structure no. 140870B00330001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,386
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Milam ST over Barons Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Milam ST over Barons Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,386 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,140 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Milam ST
CrossesBarons Creek
Location0.25 MI S of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27588, -98.88017
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,386 (2020)
Projected traffic6,140 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Milam ST over Barons Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Milam ST over Barons Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does S Milam ST over Barons Creek carry?

About 4,386 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Milam ST over Barons Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S Milam ST over Barons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.