US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.34 MI E of Loop 13 · Structure no. 150150002502134

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,091
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 3,091 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,637 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Nfr(emil St)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.34 MI E of Loop 13
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43357, -98.40063
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,091 (2023)
Projected traffic4,637 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

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 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns IH 10 Nfr(emil St) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.