US Bridges

S Dobson ST over Village Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.96 MI S of Renfro ST · Structure no. 021270DD0115002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,056
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Dobson ST over Village Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Dobson ST over Village Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,056 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,950 by 2038. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Dobson ST
CrossesVillage Creek
Location0.96 MI S of Renfro ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52919, -97.31837
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,056 (2019)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S Dobson ST over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Dobson ST over Village 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 2024.

How much traffic does S Dobson ST over Village Creek carry?

About 2,056 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Dobson ST over Village Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Dobson ST over Village Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.