US Bridges

John Stockbauer DR over Whispering Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of Lp 463 · Structure no. 132350B00385003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,925
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Stockbauer DR over Whispering Creek is a concrete culvert carrying John Stockbauer DR over Whispering Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,925 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,388 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohn Stockbauer DR
CrossesWhispering Creek
Location0.40 MI SE of Lp 463
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.86026, -96.99025
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,925 (2022)
Projected traffic16,388 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 John Stockbauer DR over Whispering Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Stockbauer DR 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 John Stockbauer DR over Whispering Creek carry?

About 10,925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is John Stockbauer DR over Whispering Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns John Stockbauer DR over Whispering Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.