US Bridges

SP 421 EB over Alazan Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150029111219

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,404
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 421 EB over Alazan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 421 EB over Alazan Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 31,404 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2036. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSP 421 EB
CrossesAlazan Creek
Location0.8 MI W of IH 10
RouteState Highway 421
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4455, -98.52825
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,404 (2019)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SP 421 EB over Alazan Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 421 EB over Alazan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SP 421 EB over Alazan Creek carry?

About 31,404 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SP 421 EB over Alazan Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SP 421 EB over Alazan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.