US Bridges

Bledsoe RD over Lipan Creek

FairPosted for load

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 1692 · Structure no. 072260AA0126004

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bledsoe RD over Lipan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bledsoe RD over Lipan Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBledsoe RD
CrossesLipan Creek
Location0.30 MI E of FM 1692
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.45942, -100.13532
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
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 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 Bledsoe RD over Lipan Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bledsoe RD over Lipan 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bledsoe RD over Lipan Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bledsoe RD over Lipan Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bledsoe RD over Lipan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.