US Bridges

Fenwick DR over Zacate Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.22 MI E of Mcpherson · Structure no. 222400B00342001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
94 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,331
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenwick DR over Zacate Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fenwick DR over Zacate Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,331 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,863 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFenwick DR
CrossesZacate Creek
Location0.22 MI E of Mcpherson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.56359, -99.46939
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,331 (2023)
Projected traffic1,863 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 Fenwick DR over Zacate Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fenwick DR over Zacate 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 Fenwick DR over Zacate Creek carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Fenwick DR over Zacate Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Fenwick DR over Zacate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.