US Bridges

Dreibrodt RD over York Creek Tributary

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of SH 123 · Structure no. 150950AA0154001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
592
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dreibrodt RD over York Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dreibrodt RD over York Creek Tributary in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 592 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDreibrodt RD
CrossesYork Creek Tributary
Location0.35 MI E of SH 123
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75304, -97.94223
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dreibrodt RD over York Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dreibrodt RD over York Creek Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dreibrodt RD over York Creek Tributary carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dreibrodt RD over York Creek Tributary?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dreibrodt RD over York Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.