US Bridges

Dairy RD over Whispering Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.3 MI S/John Stockbauer · Structure no. 132350B00199001

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,474
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dairy RD over Whispering Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dairy RD over Whispering Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 38 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 1,474 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDairy RD
CrossesWhispering Creek
Location0.3 MI S/John Stockbauer
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.85974, -96.99263
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 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 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,474 (2022)
Projected traffic251 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dairy RD over Whispering Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Dairy RD over Whispering 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dairy RD over Whispering Creek carry?

About 1,474 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dairy RD over Whispering Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Dairy RD over Whispering Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.