US Bridges

Fannin RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 3.7 MI S of FM 622 · Structure no. 160890AA0176003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fannin RD over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fannin RD over Turkey Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFannin RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.7 MI S of FM 622
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.7684, -97.21613
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fannin RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fannin RD over Turkey 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 Fannin RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Fannin RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fannin RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.