US Bridges

Coletoville RD over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Victoria County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW of FM 236 · Structure no. 132350AA0109002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coletoville RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coletoville RD over Dry Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesColetoville RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.9 MI SW of FM 236
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.82421, -97.11898
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coletoville RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coletoville 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 Coletoville RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coletoville RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Coletoville RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.