US Bridges

ST Andrew ST over Tinsley Crk

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.75 MI NE of US 183 Bus · Structure no. 130900B00490001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,998
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Andrew ST over Tinsley Crk is a concrete culvert carrying ST Andrew ST over Tinsley Crk in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,998 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,797 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST Andrew ST
CrossesTinsley Crk
Location0.75 MI NE of US 183 Bus
RouteCity Street 153
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50841, -97.44246
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,998 (2022)
Projected traffic2,797 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Andrew ST over Tinsley Crk built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Andrew ST over Tinsley Crk 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 ST Andrew ST over Tinsley Crk carry?

About 1,998 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST Andrew ST over Tinsley Crk?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns ST Andrew ST over Tinsley Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.