US Bridges

Watson Lane East over Water Hole Creek

Good

Comal County, Texas · 1.24 SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 150460AA2004001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watson Lane East over Water Hole Creek is a steel culvert carrying Watson Lane East over Water Hole Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWatson Lane East
CrossesWater Hole Creek
Location1.24 SE of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7587, -98.02533
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Watson Lane East over Water Hole Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watson Lane East over Water Hole 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 Watson Lane East over Water Hole Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Watson Lane East over Water Hole Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Watson Lane East over Water Hole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.