US Bridges

Old Corpus Christi over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of Loop 410 · Structure no. 150150AA0613001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,206
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Corpus Christi over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Corpus Christi over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 3,206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,670 by 2027. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Corpus Christi
CrossesSalado Creek
Location1.00 MI S of Loop 410
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32009, -98.40737
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,206 (2020)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Corpus Christi over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Corpus Christi over Salado 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Corpus Christi over Salado Creek carry?

About 3,206 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Corpus Christi over Salado Creek?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Corpus Christi over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.