US Bridges

Morning Glory DR over Trib Barons Creek

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of RM 965 · Structure no. 140870LJ4332001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morning Glory DR over Trib Barons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Morning Glory DR over Trib Barons Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorning Glory DR
CrossesTrib Barons Creek
Location0.3 MI E of RM 965
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29153, -98.86175
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (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 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 Morning Glory DR over Trib Barons Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morning Glory DR over Trib 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 Morning Glory DR over Trib Barons Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morning Glory DR over Trib Barons Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Morning Glory DR over Trib Barons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.