US Bridges

Fulton Ave over Martinez Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.50 MI S of West Ave · Structure no. 150150007212070

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,055
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Ave over Martinez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fulton Ave over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,055 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,277 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFulton Ave
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location2.50 MI S of West Ave
RouteState Highway 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46161, -98.51521
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,055 (2020)
Projected traffic4,277 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton Ave over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulton Ave over Martinez 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fulton Ave over Martinez Creek carry?

About 3,055 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Ave over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Ave over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.