US Bridges

Arcadia Loop over Goat Creek

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 1.25 Mi. W. of S.H. 27 · Structure no. 151330G00028002

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcadia Loop over Goat Creek is a concrete slab carrying Arcadia Loop over Goat Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 684 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesArcadia Loop
CrossesGoat Creek
Location1.25 Mi. W. of S.H. 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07159, -99.19667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2020)
Projected traffic390 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Arcadia Loop over Goat Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arcadia Loop over Goat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Arcadia Loop over Goat Creek carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Arcadia Loop over Goat Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Arcadia Loop over Goat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.