US Bridges

FM 3432 over Parita Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150085005005

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,476
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3432 over Parita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3432 over Parita Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 99 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 2,476 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 3432
CrossesParita Creek
Location0.20 MI NW of Loop 1604
RouteState Highway 3432
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32961, -98.2613
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,476 (2020)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2033
Trucks35%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 3432 over Parita Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 3432 over Parita 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3432 over Parita Creek carry?

About 2,476 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 3432 over Parita Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3432 over Parita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.