US Bridges

IH 35 over Branch of Beitel Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 6.09 MI S of Guadalupe Cl · Structure no. 150150001710116

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
206,621
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Branch of Beitel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Branch of Beitel Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 68 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 206,621 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 289,269 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesBranch of Beitel Creek
Location6.09 MI S of Guadalupe Cl
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52214, -98.39444
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic206,621 (2022)
Projected traffic289,269 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure17
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IH 35 over Branch of Beitel Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 35 over Branch of Beitel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Branch of Beitel Creek carry?

About 206,621 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Branch of Beitel Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Branch of Beitel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.