US Bridges

FM 1516 over Salitrillo Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of FM 78 · Structure no. 150150147701001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,955
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1516 over Salitrillo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1516 over Salitrillo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 13,955 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,440 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1516
CrossesSalitrillo Creek
Location0.75 MI S of FM 78
RouteState Highway 1516
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49931, -98.30948
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,955 (2020)
Projected traffic17,440 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FM 1516 over Salitrillo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1516 over Salitrillo 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 FM 1516 over Salitrillo Creek carry?

About 13,955 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1516 over Salitrillo Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1516 over Salitrillo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.