US Bridges

Masterson Rd. over Big Sous Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 150150AA0903004

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masterson Rd. over Big Sous Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Masterson Rd. 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2030. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMasterson Rd.
CrossesBig Sous Creek
Location1.4 MI S of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35335, -98.76496
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Rd. over Big Sous Creek built?

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

What condition is Masterson Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Masterson Rd. over Big Sous Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Masterson Rd. over Big Sous Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Masterson Rd. over Big Sous Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.