US Bridges

CO RD 353 over Peach Creek

FairPosted for load

Gonzales County, Texas · 2.55 MI E of CR 228 · Structure no. 130900AA0353003

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 353 over Peach Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CO RD 353 over Peach Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 353
CrossesPeach Creek
Location2.55 MI E of CR 228
RouteCounty Highway 353
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50816, -97.31399
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 353 over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is CO RD 353 over Peach 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 353 over Peach Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 353 over Peach Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 353 over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.