US Bridges

Vicar DR over Beitel Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.02MI E of Perrin Beitel · Structure no. 150150B35600001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vicar DR over Beitel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vicar DR over Beitel Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVicar DR
CrossesBeitel Creek
Location0.02MI E of Perrin Beitel
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51186, -98.40954
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2013)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2033
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vicar DR over Beitel Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vicar DR over Beitel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Vicar DR over Beitel Creek carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Vicar DR over Beitel Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Vicar DR over Beitel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.