US Bridges

Old Austwell Road over Miller Creek

Good

Refugio County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Landgraf RD · Structure no. 161960AA0217001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Austwell Road over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Austwell Road over Miller Creek in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Austwell Road
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Landgraf RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.45129, -96.88226
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Austwell Road over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Austwell Road over Miller 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Austwell Road over Miller Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old Austwell Road over Miller Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Austwell Road over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.