US Bridges

Senior Road over Elm Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of FM 2790 · Structure no. 150150AA0765002

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senior Road over Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Senior Road over Elm Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 98 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 763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2027. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSenior Road
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.50 MI S of FM 2790
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.25063, -98.62752
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Senior Road over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Senior Road over Elm 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 Senior Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Senior Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Senior Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.