US Bridges

Elmwood Drive over Willow Creek

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Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.42 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 150950F00390001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmwood Drive over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elmwood Drive over Willow Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElmwood Drive
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.42 MI S of US 90A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5653, -97.9301
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
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2030
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

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 Elmwood Drive over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmwood Drive over Willow 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 Elmwood Drive over Willow Creek carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Elmwood Drive over Willow Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Elmwood Drive over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.