US Bridges

ST Michael ST over Tinsley Creek

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.95 MI E of Water ST · Structure no. 130900B00535001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Michael ST over Tinsley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying ST Michael ST over Tinsley Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST Michael ST
CrossesTinsley Creek
Location0.95 MI E of Water ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50212, -97.4403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic287 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 Michael ST over Tinsley Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Michael ST over Tinsley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does ST Michael ST over Tinsley Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST Michael ST over Tinsley Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns ST Michael ST over Tinsley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.