US Bridges

Pleasanton RD over Gallinas Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 3.2 MI S of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150AA0717004

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasanton RD over Gallinas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasanton RD over Gallinas Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 95 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 2,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,620 by 2027. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasanton RD
CrossesGallinas Creek
Location3.2 MI S of Loop 1604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.16776, -98.50128
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2015)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasanton RD over Gallinas Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Pleasanton RD over Gallinas 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasanton RD over Gallinas Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pleasanton RD over Gallinas Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasanton RD over Gallinas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.