US Bridges

ST Vincent ST over Tinsley Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.70 MI NE of US 183 Bus · Structure no. 130900B00550001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Vincent ST over Tinsley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying ST Vincent ST over Tinsley Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,806 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST Vincent ST
CrossesTinsley Creek
Location0.70 MI NE of US 183 Bus
RouteCity Street 156
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50117, -97.43986
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2022)
Projected traffic1,806 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 Vincent ST over Tinsley Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is ST Vincent ST over Tinsley 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 ST Vincent ST over Tinsley Creek carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST Vincent ST over Tinsley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST Vincent ST over Tinsley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.