US Bridges

Stuart RD over Parita Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of Elmendorf · Structure no. 150150AA2803001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuart RD over Parita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stuart RD over Parita Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStuart RD
CrossesParita Creek
Location0.30 MI SE of Elmendorf
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26786, -98.28479
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 inspectionSeptember 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 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 length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2015)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Stuart RD over Parita Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuart RD over Parita 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Stuart RD over Parita Creek carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Stuart RD over Parita Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stuart RD over Parita Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.