US Bridges

Gale ST over Zacate Creek

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Webb County, Texas · 0.14 MI W of Mcpherson RD · Structure no. 222400B00387001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,157
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gale ST over Zacate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gale ST over Zacate Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGale ST
CrossesZacate Creek
Location0.14 MI W of Mcpherson RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.55405, -99.47736
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,157 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gale ST over Zacate Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gale ST over Zacate Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Gale ST over Zacate Creek carry?

About 7,157 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Gale ST over Zacate Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Gale ST over Zacate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.