US Bridges

Danforth RD over Farmer Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 2.30 MI N of FM 622 · Structure no. 160890AA0155001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danforth RD over Farmer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Danforth RD over Farmer Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDanforth RD
CrossesFarmer Creek
Location2.30 MI N of FM 622
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.76253, -97.3428
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic100 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Danforth RD over Farmer Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danforth RD over Farmer 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 Danforth RD over Farmer Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Danforth RD over Farmer Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Danforth RD over Farmer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.