US Bridges

Reinecke RD over Rocky Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 1.4 MI SW of Lmv RD · Structure no. 132350AA0119002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reinecke RD over Rocky Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Reinecke RD over Rocky Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesReinecke RD
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.4 MI SW of Lmv RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.9104, -97.19241
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Reinecke RD over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reinecke RD over Rocky 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 Reinecke RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Reinecke RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Reinecke RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.