US Bridges

Masterson Road over Big Sous Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 150150AA0903003

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
184 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masterson Road over Big Sous Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Masterson Road over Big Sous Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMasterson Road
CrossesBig Sous Creek
Location0.8 MI S of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36302, -98.765
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Masterson Road over Big Sous Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Masterson Road over Big Sous 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 Masterson Road over Big Sous Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Masterson Road over Big Sous Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Masterson Road over Big Sous Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.