US Bridges

Live Oak Ave. over Dry Comal Creek

Good

Comal County, Texas · 0.73 MI NW of W Sn Ant ST · Structure no. 150460B01005001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,552
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak Ave. over Dry Comal Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Live Oak Ave. over Dry Comal Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2036. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak Ave.
CrossesDry Comal Creek
Location0.73 MI NW of W Sn Ant ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69612, -98.14747
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2009)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2036
Trucks1%
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 Live Oak Ave. over Dry Comal Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Live Oak Ave. over Dry Comal 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 Live Oak Ave. over Dry Comal Creek carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Live Oak Ave. over Dry Comal Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Live Oak Ave. over Dry Comal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.