US Bridges

Backwoods DR over Zacate Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.27 MI N of Shiloh DR · Structure no. 222400BP8788001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Backwoods DR over Zacate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Backwoods DR over Zacate Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBackwoods DR
CrossesZacate Creek
Location0.27 MI N of Shiloh DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.60225, -99.45643
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 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 Backwoods DR over Zacate Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Backwoods DR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Backwoods DR over Zacate Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Backwoods DR over Zacate Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Backwoods DR over Zacate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.