US Bridges

Pearsall Road over N Prong Atascosa River

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Old Frio RD · Structure no. 150150AA0841001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearsall Road over N Prong Atascosa River is a concrete culvert carrying Pearsall Road over N Prong Atascosa River in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 697 vehicles a day, projected to reach 950 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPearsall Road
CrossesN Prong Atascosa River
Location0.5 MI S of Old Frio RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.24719, -98.76992
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2020)
Projected traffic950 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pearsall Road over N Prong Atascosa River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearsall Road over N Prong Atascosa River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pearsall Road over N Prong Atascosa River carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pearsall Road over N Prong Atascosa River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pearsall Road over N Prong Atascosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.