US Bridges

Enke RD over Peters Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 2.15 MI W of Church RD · Structure no. 160890AA0149001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enke RD over Peters Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Enke RD over Peters Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEnke RD
CrossesPeters Creek
Location2.15 MI W of Church RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.79874, -97.45577
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Enke RD over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enke RD over Peters 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Enke RD over Peters Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Enke RD over Peters Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Enke RD over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.