US Bridges

River Park DR over Dry Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.21 MI E of FM 725 · Structure no. 150950AA9153001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Park DR over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River Park DR over Dry Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 282 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver Park DR
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.21 MI E of FM 725
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65249, -98.07726
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

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 River Park DR over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Park DR over Dry 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 River Park DR over Dry Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is River Park DR over Dry Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns River Park DR over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.