US Bridges

FM 1338 over Goat Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 4.1 MI N of SH 27 · Structure no. 151330154401003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,927
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1338 over Goat Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1338 over Goat Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,927 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1338
CrossesGoat Creek
Location4.1 MI N of SH 27
RouteState Highway 1338
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11456, -99.2011
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,927 (2020)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 1338 over Goat Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1338 over Goat 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1338 over Goat Creek carry?

About 2,927 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1338 over Goat Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1338 over Goat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.