US Bridges

Arroyo Verde over East Dietz Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of FM3009 · Structure no. 150950R00485001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
653
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arroyo Verde over East Dietz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Arroyo Verde over East Dietz Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 653 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2030. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArroyo Verde
CrossesEast Dietz Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of FM3009
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58878, -98.268
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2020)
Projected traffic700 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 Arroyo Verde over East Dietz Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arroyo Verde 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 Arroyo Verde over East Dietz Creek carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Arroyo Verde over East Dietz Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Arroyo Verde over East Dietz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.