US Bridges

Bradley Road over Elm Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of Jarratt RD · Structure no. 150150AA0839001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley Road over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bradley Road over Elm Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2027. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBradley Road
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.2 MI S of Jarratt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.27453, -98.73523
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2027
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 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 Bradley Road over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bradley Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bradley Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.