US Bridges

Pearsall Road over Live Oak Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.85 MI SW of Jarratt RD · Structure no. 150150AA0841003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,623
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearsall Road over Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pearsall Road over Live Oak Creek 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 2,623 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,140 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPearsall Road
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location0.85 MI SW of Jarratt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.27994, -98.71728
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,623 (2020)
Projected traffic3,140 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Live Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is Pearsall Road over Live Oak 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pearsall Road over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 2,623 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pearsall Road over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pearsall Road over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.