US Bridges

Danforth Road over Milby Creek

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 6.30 MI N of FM 622 · Structure no. 160890AA0155005

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danforth Road over Milby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Danforth Road over Milby Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDanforth Road
CrossesMilby Creek
Location6.30 MI N of FM 622
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.81662, -97.33508
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Danforth Road over Milby Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danforth Road over Milby 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 Danforth Road over Milby Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Danforth Road over Milby Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Danforth Road over Milby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.