US Bridges

Afflerbach RD over Hoosier Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of FM 884 · Structure no. 160890AA0163001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Afflerbach RD over Hoosier Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Afflerbach RD over Hoosier Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 80 by 2031. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAfflerbach RD
CrossesHoosier Creek
Location1.30 MI S of FM 884
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.8979, -97.43747
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic80 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Afflerbach RD over Hoosier Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Afflerbach RD over Hoosier 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 Afflerbach RD over Hoosier Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Afflerbach RD over Hoosier Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Afflerbach RD over Hoosier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.