US Bridges

5th RD over Dry Lipan Creek

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of FM 380 · Structure no. 072260AA0133005

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th RD over Dry Lipan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5th RD over Dry Lipan Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries5th RD
CrossesDry Lipan Creek
Location0.55 MI S of FM 380
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46686, -100.15824
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2023)
Projected traffic50 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 5th RD over Dry Lipan Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th RD over Dry 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 5th RD over Dry Lipan Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 5th RD over Dry Lipan Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 5th RD over Dry Lipan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.