US Bridges

Ave D over Rutledge Hollow Creek

Good

Atascosa County, Texas · 0.17 MI E of Lp 282 · Structure no. 150070C00055001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave D over Rutledge Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave D over Rutledge Hollow Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAve D
CrossesRutledge Hollow Creek
Location0.17 MI E of Lp 282
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04135, -98.57395
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ave D over Rutledge Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave D over Rutledge Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Ave D over Rutledge Hollow Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave D over Rutledge Hollow Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ave D over Rutledge Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.