US Bridges

Old Goliad RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 1.53 MI NW of FM 236 · Structure no. 132350AA0104001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,428
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Goliad RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Goliad RD over Dry Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,428 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Goliad RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.53 MI NW of FM 236
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.78051, -97.07199
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,428 (2022)
Projected traffic251 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Goliad RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Goliad RD over Dry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Goliad RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,428 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Goliad RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Goliad RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.