US Bridges

Sonoma Pkwy over Huestra Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Kyle Seale · Structure no. 150150B32092001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
133 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,631
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonoma Pkwy over Huestra Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sonoma Pkwy over Huestra Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,631 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSonoma Pkwy
CrossesHuestra Creek
Location0.20 MI W of Kyle Seale
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58215, -98.65098
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,631 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2038
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sonoma Pkwy over Huestra Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonoma Pkwy over Huestra Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Sonoma Pkwy over Huestra Creek carry?

About 5,631 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sonoma Pkwy over Huestra Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sonoma Pkwy over Huestra Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.