US Bridges

Basse RD over Olmos Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.07 MI SW of US 281 · Structure no. 150150007308133

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,510
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basse RD over Olmos Creek is a concrete slab carrying Basse RD over Olmos Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 16,510 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,765 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBasse RD
CrossesOlmos Creek
Location0.07 MI SW of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48991, -98.48403
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,510 (2020)
Projected traffic24,765 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Basse RD over Olmos Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basse RD over Olmos 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Basse RD over Olmos Creek carry?

About 16,510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Basse RD over Olmos Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Basse RD over Olmos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.