SP 146 over Tinsley Creek
FairGonzales County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of US 183 Bus · Structure no. 130900044501019
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,946
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SP 146 over Tinsley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SP 146 over Tinsley Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 2,946 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,124 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SP 146 over Tinsley Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is SP 146 over Tinsley 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SP 146 over Tinsley Creek carry?
About 2,946 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SP 146 over Tinsley Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns SP 146 over Tinsley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.