US Bridges

Dietz Road over East Dietz Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.1 MI N. of FM 3009 · Structure no. 150950D00020001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,003
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dietz Road over East Dietz Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dietz Road over East Dietz Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,003 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2030. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDietz Road
CrossesEast Dietz Creek
Location0.1 MI N. of FM 3009
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57528, -98.25897
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,003 (2019)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2030
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dietz Road over East Dietz Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dietz Road over East 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dietz Road over East Dietz Creek carry?

About 4,003 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dietz Road over East Dietz Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dietz Road over East Dietz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.