US Bridges

Washington-C.C. ST over Zacate Creek

FairPosted for load

Webb County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400B01340001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,781
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington-C.C. ST over Zacate Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Washington-C.C. ST over Zacate Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 7,781 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,893 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington-C.C. ST
CrossesZacate Creek
Location0.30 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.50861, -99.49766
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,781 (2023)
Projected traffic10,893 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington-C.C. ST over Zacate Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington-C.C. ST 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 Washington-C.C. ST over Zacate Creek carry?

About 7,781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington-C.C. ST over Zacate Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Washington-C.C. ST over Zacate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.