US Bridges

Elbel Road over West Dietz Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of FM 3009 · Structure no. 150950R00230001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
172 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
12,855
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elbel Road over West Dietz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elbel Road over West Dietz Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,855 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2030. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElbel Road
CrossesWest Dietz Creek
Location0.20 MI SW of FM 3009
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5649, -98.26009
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,855 (2023)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elbel Road over West Dietz Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elbel Road over West Dietz Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Elbel Road over West Dietz Creek carry?

About 12,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elbel Road over West Dietz Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Elbel Road over West Dietz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.