US Bridges

FM 2536 over Indian Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150244001001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
34,507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2536 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2536 over Indian Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 years old, older 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 34,507 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,591 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2536
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.1 MI E of IH 410
RouteState Highway 2536
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34979, -98.60974
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,507 (2022)
Projected traffic56,591 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2536 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FM 2536 over Indian 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 FM 2536 over Indian Creek carry?

About 34,507 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2536 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2536 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.