US Bridges

Aue RD over Nichols Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.01 MI NE of IH 10 Efr · Structure no. 150150007207224

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,860
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aue RD over Nichols Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Aue RD over Nichols Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2030. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAue RD
CrossesNichols Creek
Location0.01 MI NE of IH 10 Efr
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66973, -98.63135
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,860 (2020)
Projected traffic9,510 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aue RD over Nichols Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aue RD over Nichols 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Aue RD over Nichols Creek carry?

About 2,860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Aue RD over Nichols Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Aue RD over Nichols Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.