US Bridges

Crest Oak Drive over East Dietz Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.01 MI NE of FM 3009 · Structure no. 150950R00010001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crest Oak Drive over East Dietz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crest Oak Drive over East Dietz Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrest Oak Drive
CrossesEast Dietz Creek
Location0.01 MI NE of FM 3009
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59292, -98.2716
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2020)
Projected traffic900 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 Crest Oak Drive over East Dietz Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crest Oak Drive 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 Crest Oak Drive over East Dietz Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Crest Oak Drive over East Dietz Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Crest Oak Drive over East Dietz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.