US Bridges

Cemetery RD over Road Creek

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 1.55 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 160890AA0068002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery RD over Road Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cemetery RD over Road Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCemetery RD
CrossesRoad Creek
Location1.55 MI NW of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.71298, -97.25225
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Cemetery RD over Road Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery RD over Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery RD over Road Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cemetery RD over Road Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery RD over Road Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.