US Bridges

CO RD 397 over Peach Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 2814 · Structure no. 130900AA0397001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 397 over Peach Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 397 over Peach Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 397
CrossesPeach Creek
Location0.8 MI E of FM 2814
RouteCounty Highway 397
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60341, -97.25542
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 397 over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 397 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 397 over Peach Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 397 over Peach Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 397 over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.