US Bridges

Elm Forrest over Medio Creek Tributary

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.03 MI SW of Talley RD · Structure no. 150150AA1303001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,044
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Forrest over Medio Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Forrest over Medio Creek Tributary in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,044 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,490 by 2027. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Forrest
CrossesMedio Creek Tributary
Location0.03 MI SW of Talley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45853, -98.75784
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,044 (2020)
Projected traffic3,490 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Forrest over Medio Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Forrest over Medio Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Forrest over Medio Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,044 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Elm Forrest over Medio Creek Tributary?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Forrest over Medio Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.