US Bridges

Brodbent Ave over Calaveras Creek

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 1.0 MI NW of US 277 · Structure no. 222330AA0245002

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
483
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brodbent Ave over Calaveras Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brodbent Ave over Calaveras Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 483 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,560 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrodbent Ave
CrossesCalaveras Creek
Location1.0 MI NW of US 277
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35245, -100.88026
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2013)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2033
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brodbent Ave over Calaveras Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brodbent Ave over Calaveras 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brodbent Ave over Calaveras Creek carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Brodbent Ave over Calaveras Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Brodbent Ave over Calaveras Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.