US Bridges

CO RD 228 over Denton Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900AA0228001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 228 over Denton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 228 over Denton Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 228
CrossesDenton Creek
Location0.85 MI S of SH 97
RouteCounty Highway 228
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55613, -97.37862
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 CO RD 228 over Denton Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 228 over Denton 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 228 over Denton Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 228 over Denton Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 228 over Denton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.