US Bridges

Altwein Rd. over Long Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0 · Structure no. 150950AA0355001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Altwein Rd. over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Altwein Rd. over Long Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesAltwein Rd.
CrossesLong Creek
Location0
RouteState Highway 355
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62996, -98.08132
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Altwein Rd. over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Altwein Rd. over Long 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 Altwein Rd. over Long Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Altwein Rd. over Long Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Altwein Rd. over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.