CR 427 over East Metate Creek

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of IH 37 · Structure no. 150070AA0365001

Built: 2008; 17 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected May 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 75 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 36; 2020 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 427 over East Metate Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 427 over East Metate Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 427

CrossesEast Metate Creek

Location1.9 MI W of IH 37

RouteCounty Highway 427

CountyAtascosa County

StateTexas

Coordinates28.84587, -98.41144

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Superstructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionMay 2023

Inspection intervalevery 12 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating60 US tons

Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHL 93

Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)

Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)

Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2020)

Projected traffic60 by 2031

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency

Maintained byCounty 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 CR 427 over East Metate Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 427 over East Metate 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 427 over East Metate Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 427 over East Metate Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 427 over East Metate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.