US Bridges

Hillside RD over Zacate Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Mcpherson RD · Structure no. 222400B00510001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,974
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside RD over Zacate Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hillside RD over Zacate Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6,974 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,764 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHillside RD
CrossesZacate Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Mcpherson RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.54592, -99.49
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,974 (2023)
Projected traffic9,764 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 Hillside RD over Zacate Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillside RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hillside RD over Zacate Creek carry?

About 6,974 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hillside RD over Zacate Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside RD over Zacate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.