US Bridges

Whitney ST over Winfried Creek

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.01 MI NW of S Milam ST · Structure no. 140870B00330002

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitney ST over Winfried Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whitney ST over Winfried Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2024. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWhitney ST
CrossesWinfried Creek
Location0.01 MI NW of S Milam ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2736, -98.88295
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2020)
Projected traffic172 by 2024
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitney ST over Winfried Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitney ST over Winfried 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 Whitney ST over Winfried Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whitney ST over Winfried Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Whitney ST over Winfried Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.