US Bridges

Third ST over Quinlan Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.21 MI E of Tivy ST · Structure no. 151330G01190012

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,545
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third ST over Quinlan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Third ST over Quinlan Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,545 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesThird ST
CrossesQuinlan Creek
Location0.21 MI E of Tivy ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04585, -99.12809
Functional classUrban 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 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,545 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 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

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 Third ST over Quinlan Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third ST over Quinlan 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 Third ST over Quinlan Creek carry?

About 1,545 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Third ST over Quinlan Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Third ST over Quinlan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.