US Bridges

Hanselman RD over Lone Tree Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 2.1 MI E of Anthony Road · Structure no. 132350AA0205001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanselman RD over Lone Tree Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hanselman RD over Lone Tree 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHanselman RD
CrossesLone Tree Creek
Location2.1 MI E of Anthony Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.79434, -96.92981
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hanselman RD over Lone Tree Creek built?

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

What condition is Hanselman RD over Lone Tree 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 Hanselman RD over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hanselman RD over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hanselman RD over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.