US Bridges

Montgomery RD over Martinez Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of New World · Structure no. 150150AA0402001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,592
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery RD over Martinez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Montgomery RD over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,592 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,350 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMontgomery RD
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location0.1 MI E of New World
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51104, -98.3581
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,592 (2020)
Projected traffic12,350 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery RD over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery RD over Martinez 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Montgomery RD over Martinez Creek carry?

About 8,592 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Montgomery RD over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery RD over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.