US Bridges

CR 331 over LA Parita Creek

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of End FM 1332 · Structure no. 150070AA0102001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 331 over LA Parita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 331 over LA Parita Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 331
CrossesLA Parita Creek
Location0.3 MI S of End FM 1332
RouteCounty Highway 331
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.84295, -98.59343
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 331 over LA Parita Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 331 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 331 over LA Parita Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 331 over LA Parita Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 331 over LA Parita Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.