US Bridges

Live Oak RD over West Dietz Creek Trib

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of Schertz Pkwy · Structure no. 150950R00185001

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,911
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak RD over West Dietz Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Live Oak RD over West Dietz Creek Trib in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 23 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 4,911 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak RD
CrossesWest Dietz Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI NE of Schertz Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56874, -98.27161
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,911 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Live Oak RD over West Dietz Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Live Oak RD over West Dietz Creek Trib 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 Live Oak RD over West Dietz Creek Trib carry?

About 4,911 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Live Oak RD over West Dietz Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Live Oak RD over West Dietz Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.