US Bridges

Bulverde RD over Elm Waterhole Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 150150AA0432004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
193 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
12,053
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bulverde RD over Elm Waterhole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bulverde RD over Elm Waterhole 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,053 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,170 by 2030. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBulverde RD
CrossesElm Waterhole Creek
Location1.80 MI E of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67565, -98.43373
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,053 (2020)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

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 Bulverde RD over Elm Waterhole Creek built?

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

What condition is Bulverde RD over Elm Waterhole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Bulverde RD over Elm Waterhole Creek carry?

About 12,053 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bulverde RD over Elm Waterhole Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Bulverde RD over Elm Waterhole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.