US Bridges

Esser Road over Currey Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.2 MI North of SH 46 · Structure no. 151310B00145002

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,067
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esser Road over Currey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Esser Road over Currey Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 11,067 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,430 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEsser Road
CrossesCurrey Creek
Location0.2 MI North of SH 46
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7906, -98.71452
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,067 (2020)
Projected traffic4,430 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Esser Road over Currey Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Esser Road over Currey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Esser Road over Currey Creek carry?

About 11,067 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Esser Road over Currey Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Esser Road over Currey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.