US Bridges

Fairway Bridge over Mud Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Wilderness Ok · Structure no. 150150AA9803001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
213 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
2,353
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairway Bridge over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairway Bridge over Mud Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 2,353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2027. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFairway Bridge
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Wilderness Ok
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66465, -98.47315
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans20
Design loadUnknown
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,353 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Fairway Bridge over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairway Bridge over Mud 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 Fairway Bridge over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,353 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fairway Bridge over Mud Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Fairway Bridge over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.