US Bridges

Chaparral Park RD over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 1.55 MI W of FM 1626 · Structure no. 141060AA0102001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
102 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaparral Park RD over Little Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chaparral Park RD over Little Bear Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesChaparral Park RD
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location1.55 MI W of FM 1626
RouteCounty Highway 102
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13799, -97.87709
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Chaparral Park RD over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaparral Park RD over Little Bear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chaparral Park RD over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chaparral Park RD over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Chaparral Park RD over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.