US Bridges

West Guth Park 2 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of UP River RD · Structure no. 161780B01080002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Guth Park 2 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Guth Park 2 over Turkey Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Guth Park 2
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.1 MI S of UP River RD
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.83664, -97.55481
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 West Guth Park 2 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Guth Park 2 over Turkey 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 2023.

How much traffic does West Guth Park 2 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Guth Park 2 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns West Guth Park 2 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.