US Bridges

Kelley RD over Blanco Creek Trib

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 0.35 MI SW of SH 202 · Structure no. 161960AA0121001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelley RD over Blanco Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kelley RD over Blanco Creek Trib in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKelley RD
CrossesBlanco Creek Trib
Location0.35 MI SW of SH 202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.34719, -97.34686
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2016)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kelley RD over Blanco Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelley RD over Blanco Creek Trib 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kelley RD over Blanco Creek Trib carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Kelley RD over Blanco Creek Trib?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kelley RD over Blanco Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.