US Bridges

Pfeil RD over Salitrillo Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Old Graytwn · Structure no. 150150AA0517001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pfeil RD over Salitrillo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pfeil RD over Salitrillo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2027. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPfeil RD
CrossesSalitrillo Creek
Location0.30 MI S of Old Graytwn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46356, -98.2628
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Pfeil RD over Salitrillo Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pfeil RD over Salitrillo 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pfeil RD over Salitrillo Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pfeil RD over Salitrillo Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pfeil RD over Salitrillo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.