US Bridges

Duke Bridge RD over Rice Lake Creek

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 3.3 MI N of SH 239 · Structure no. 160890AA0189002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duke Bridge RD over Rice Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Duke Bridge RD over Rice Lake Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesDuke Bridge RD
CrossesRice Lake Creek
Location3.3 MI N of SH 239
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.61657, -97.21328
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Duke Bridge RD over Rice Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duke Bridge RD over Rice Lake 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 Duke Bridge RD over Rice Lake Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Duke Bridge RD over Rice Lake Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Duke Bridge RD over Rice Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.