US Bridges

San Antonio Riv RD over Kuy Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 2.5MI S of Kemper City RD · Structure no. 132350AA0194001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Antonio Riv RD over Kuy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying San Antonio Riv RD over Kuy Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSan Antonio Riv RD
CrossesKuy Creek
Location2.5MI S of Kemper City RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.65402, -97.16037
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 San Antonio Riv RD over Kuy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Antonio Riv RD over Kuy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does San Antonio Riv RD over Kuy Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is San Antonio Riv RD over Kuy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns San Antonio Riv RD over Kuy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.