US Bridges

Pleasanton RD over Branch Palo Alto Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150AA0717007

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,528
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasanton RD over Branch Palo Alto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasanton RD over Branch Palo Alto Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,528 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2027. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasanton RD
CrossesBranch Palo Alto Creek
Location1.40 MI N of Loop 1604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23392, -98.499
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,528 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasanton RD over Branch Palo Alto Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasanton RD over Branch Palo Alto 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 Branch Palo Alto Creek carry?

About 2,528 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pleasanton RD over Branch Palo Alto Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasanton RD over Branch Palo Alto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.