US Bridges

Southton RD over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.90 MI NW of IH 37 · Structure no. 150150AA0634001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,306
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southton RD over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southton RD over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,306 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,130 by 2027. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthton RD
CrossesSalado Creek
Location1.90 MI NW of IH 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.29826, -98.42124
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,306 (2020)
Projected traffic2,130 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 Southton RD over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southton RD 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 Southton RD over Salado Creek carry?

About 2,306 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Southton RD over Salado Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Southton RD over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.