US Bridges

Franke RD over Perdido Creek

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of FM 622 · Structure no. 160890AA0186002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franke RD over Perdido Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Franke RD over Perdido Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 321 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 260 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFranke RD
CrossesPerdido Creek
Location0.80 MI S of FM 622
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.74391, -97.31058
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width260 ft (79.2 m)
Roadway width240 ft (73.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2016)
Projected traffic321 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Franke RD over Perdido Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franke RD over Perdido 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 Franke RD over Perdido Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Franke RD over Perdido Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 260 ft wide.

Who owns Franke RD over Perdido Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.