US Bridges

Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek

FairPosted for load

Travis County, Texas · 2.45 MI E of Hays CO LN · Structure no. 142270AA0140002

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 79 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 5 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 875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2027. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnersville RD
CrossesRinard Creek
Location2.45 MI E of Hays CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08708, -97.77002
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Turnersville RD over Rinard 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Turnersville RD over Rinard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.