US Bridges

Kosub LN over Parita Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Stuart RD · Structure no. 150150AA0574001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kosub LN over Parita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kosub LN over Parita Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2027. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKosub LN
CrossesParita Creek
Location0.20 MI E of Stuart RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.27855, -98.28687
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Kosub LN over Parita Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kosub LN 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kosub LN over Parita Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kosub LN over Parita Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kosub LN over Parita Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.