US Bridges

Airline DR over Lone Tree Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 1.10 MI SW of Lp 463 · Structure no. 132350B00003001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,467
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airline DR over Lone Tree Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Airline DR over Lone Tree Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,467 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,254 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAirline DR
CrossesLone Tree Creek
Location1.10 MI SW of Lp 463
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.82801, -96.96678
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,467 (2022)
Projected traffic13,254 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Airline DR over Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airline DR over Lone Tree 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 Airline DR over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 9,467 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airline DR over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Airline DR over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.