US Bridges

Schertz Parkway over West Dietz Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.1 MI NW of FM78 · Structure no. 150950R00460009

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
172 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
11,372
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schertz Parkway over West Dietz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Schertz Parkway over West Dietz Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2002, 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 11,372 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSchertz Parkway
CrossesWest Dietz Creek
Location1.1 MI NW of FM78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5681, -98.27225
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,372 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schertz Parkway over West Dietz Creek built?

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

What condition is Schertz Parkway over West 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 Schertz Parkway over West Dietz Creek carry?

About 11,372 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Schertz Parkway 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 70 ft wide.

Who owns Schertz Parkway over West Dietz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.