US Bridges

Overlook Pkwy over Mud Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 150150AA9805002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,689
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overlook Pkwy over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Overlook Pkwy over Mud Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,689 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2030. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOverlook Pkwy
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.05 MI W of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68488, -98.47124
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,689 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Overlook Pkwy over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overlook Pkwy over Mud Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Overlook Pkwy over Mud Creek carry?

About 10,689 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Overlook Pkwy over Mud Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Overlook Pkwy over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.