US Bridges

Smithson Valley RD over Elm Waterhole Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Rustic Oak · Structure no. 150150AA0234002

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,816
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smithson Valley RD over Elm Waterhole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smithson Valley RD over Elm Waterhole Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 45 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 4,816 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,610 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesSmithson Valley RD
CrossesElm Waterhole Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Rustic Oak
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68768, -98.44252
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,816 (2020)
Projected traffic3,610 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Smithson Valley RD over Elm Waterhole Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Smithson Valley RD over Elm Waterhole 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Smithson Valley RD over Elm Waterhole Creek carry?

About 4,816 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Smithson Valley RD over Elm Waterhole Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Smithson Valley RD over Elm Waterhole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.