US Bridges

Borgfeld Road over East Dietz Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.30 MI NE of FM 3009 · Structure no. 150950R00345001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
108 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,808
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Borgfeld Road over East Dietz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Borgfeld Road over East Dietz Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9,808 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBorgfeld Road
CrossesEast Dietz Creek
Location0.30 MI NE of FM 3009
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56653, -98.25311
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,808 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Borgfeld Road over East Dietz Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Borgfeld Road over East 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 Borgfeld Road over East Dietz Creek carry?

About 9,808 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Borgfeld Road over East Dietz Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Borgfeld Road over East Dietz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.