US Bridges

Bartlett Ave over Zacate Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.32 MI S of E Del Mar · Structure no. 222400B01305001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,997
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartlett Ave over Zacate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bartlett Ave over Zacate Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 16,997 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,100 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBartlett Ave
CrossesZacate Creek
Location0.32 MI S of E Del Mar
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.57549, -99.45752
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,997 (2023)
Projected traffic15,100 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Bartlett Ave over Zacate Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bartlett Ave 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 Bartlett Ave over Zacate Creek carry?

About 16,997 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bartlett Ave over Zacate Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bartlett Ave over Zacate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.