US Bridges

Avery Pkwy over Clear Springs Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.30 MI NE of SH 46 · Structure no. 150950B00076001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
221 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
3,220
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avery Pkwy over Clear Springs Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Avery Pkwy over Clear Springs Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesAvery Pkwy
CrossesClear Springs Draw
Location0.30 MI NE of SH 46
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66632, -98.04773
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadUnknown
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,220 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Avery Pkwy over Clear Springs Draw built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avery Pkwy over Clear Springs Draw 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 Avery Pkwy over Clear Springs Draw carry?

About 3,220 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Avery Pkwy over Clear Springs Draw?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Avery Pkwy over Clear Springs Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.