US Bridges

Parking Lot over Zacate Creek

FairPosted for load

Webb County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400B00735001

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1928
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,194
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parking Lot over Zacate Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Parking Lot over Zacate Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 109 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39,194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,359 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesParking Lot
CrossesZacate Creek
Location0.35 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.5063, -99.49662
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,194 (2023)
Projected traffic60,359 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parking Lot over Zacate Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.

What condition is Parking Lot 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 Parking Lot over Zacate Creek carry?

About 39,194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Parking Lot over Zacate Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Parking Lot over Zacate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.