US Bridges

Riverside DR over Third Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.08 MI W of SH 27 · Structure no. 151330AA0188001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,703
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside DR over Third Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside DR over Third Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,703 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverside DR
CrossesThird Creek
Location0.08 MI W of SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00611, -99.10805
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,703 (2023)
Projected traffic310 by 2032
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Riverside DR over Third Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside DR over Third 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 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside DR over Third Creek carry?

About 4,703 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Riverside DR over Third Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside DR over Third Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.