US Bridges

Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek Trib

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of Hays CO LN · Structure no. 142270AA0140001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
929
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek Trib in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 years old, older 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 929 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2027. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTurnersville RD
CrossesRinard Creek Trib
Location1.00 MI E of Hays CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09382, -97.79197
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic929 (2020)
Projected traffic425 by 2027
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 Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek Trib carry?

About 929 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.