US Bridges

Darst Field RD over Smith Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.75 MI NE of FM 1150 · Structure no. 150950AA0257001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darst Field RD over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Darst Field RD over Smith Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDarst Field RD
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.75 MI NE of FM 1150
RouteCounty Highway 217
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61998, -97.71902
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Darst Field RD over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darst Field RD over Smith 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Darst Field RD over Smith Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Darst Field RD over Smith Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Darst Field RD over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.