US Bridges

Crooked Creek over Trib Garlic Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 1626 · Structure no. 141060B39829001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crooked Creek over Trib Garlic Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crooked Creek over Trib Garlic Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrooked Creek
CrossesTrib Garlic Creek
Location0.4 MI E of FM 1626
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09145, -97.86814
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2020)
Projected traffic248 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crooked Creek over Trib Garlic Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crooked Creek over Trib Garlic 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Crooked Creek over Trib Garlic Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Crooked Creek over Trib Garlic Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Crooked Creek over Trib Garlic Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.