US Bridges

SH 97 over Presleano Creek

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of IH 37 · Structure no. 150070032803246

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 97 over Presleano Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 97 over Presleano Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,890 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 97
CrossesPresleano Creek
Location0.20 MI SW of IH 37
RouteState Highway 97
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.99253, -98.43424
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2020)
Projected traffic19,890 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 97 over Presleano Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 97 over Presleano 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 97 over Presleano Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 97 over Presleano Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 97 over Presleano Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.