US Bridges

SH 123 over Geronimo Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of JCT FM 2623 · Structure no. 150950036602039

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,343
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 over Geronimo Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 123 over Geronimo Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 78 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 10,343 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,590 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 123
CrossesGeronimo Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT FM 2623
RouteState Highway 123
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66962, -97.96622
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,343 (2020)
Projected traffic13,590 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 123 over Geronimo Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SH 123 over Geronimo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 123 over Geronimo Creek carry?

About 10,343 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 over Geronimo Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 123 over Geronimo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.