US Bridges

Circle Oak LN over Dietz Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of IH35 · Structure no. 150950310702006

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
812
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle Oak LN over Dietz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Circle Oak LN over Dietz Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 812 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,010 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCircle Oak LN
CrossesDietz Creek
Location0.65 MI S of IH35
RouteState Highway 3009
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59057, -98.2703
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2020)
Projected traffic36,010 by 2033
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Circle Oak LN over Dietz Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Circle Oak LN over Dietz 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Circle Oak LN over Dietz Creek carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Circle Oak LN over Dietz Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Circle Oak LN over Dietz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.