US Bridges

Bluntzer RD over Stancel Creek

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 1.2 MI SW of CR 321 · Structure no. 150070AA0114001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluntzer RD over Stancel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bluntzer RD over Stancel Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 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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CarriesBluntzer RD
CrossesStancel Creek
Location1.2 MI SW of CR 321
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.88345, -98.61502
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 traffic217 (2020)
Projected traffic100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluntzer RD over Stancel Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluntzer RD over Stancel 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 Bluntzer RD over Stancel Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bluntzer RD over Stancel 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 Bluntzer RD over Stancel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.