Tipton RD over Casa Blanca Creek
PoorPosted for loadVictoria County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of Ragsdale Road · Structure no. 132350AA0230002
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 84
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tipton RD over Casa Blanca Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tipton RD over Casa Blanca Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tipton RD over Casa Blanca Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tipton RD over Casa Blanca Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Tipton RD over Casa Blanca Creek carry?
About 84 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Tipton RD over Casa Blanca Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Tipton RD over Casa Blanca Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.