US Bridges

7th ST over Rutledge Hollow Creek

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of FM 476 · Structure no. 150070C00140002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th ST over Rutledge Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7th ST 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 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries7th ST
CrossesRutledge Hollow Creek
Location0.15 MI S of FM 476
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.03574, -98.57074
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2020)
Projected traffic200 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 7th ST over Rutledge Hollow Creek built?

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

What condition is 7th ST over Rutledge Hollow 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 7th ST over Rutledge Hollow Creek carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th ST over Rutledge Hollow Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 7th ST over Rutledge Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.