US Bridges

El Jardin RD over Cibolo Creek

Good

La Salle County, Texas · 2.50 MI E of FM 469 · Structure no. 221420AA0051103

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,024
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Jardin RD over Cibolo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying El Jardin RD over Cibolo Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesEl Jardin RD
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location2.50 MI E of FM 469
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateTexas
Coordinates28.49475, -98.96837
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2013)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2030
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 El Jardin RD over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Jardin RD over Cibolo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does El Jardin RD over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is El Jardin RD over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns El Jardin RD over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.