US Bridges

SH 97 over LA Parita Creek

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 2.20 MI NE of FM 140 · Structure no. 150070032805047

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 97 over LA Parita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 97 over LA Parita Creek in Atascosa 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 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 4,191 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,290 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 97
CrossesLA Parita Creek
Location2.20 MI NE of FM 140
RouteState Highway 97
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.87806, -98.67367
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,191 (2020)
Projected traffic11,290 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 97 over LA Parita Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 97 over LA Parita 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 LA Parita Creek carry?

About 4,191 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 97 over LA Parita Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 97 over LA Parita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.