US Bridges

Dusty Canyon over Elm Waterhole Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Evans RD · Structure no. 150150AA9907004

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
177 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
5,753
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dusty Canyon over Elm Waterhole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dusty Canyon over Elm Waterhole 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 5,753 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDusty Canyon
CrossesElm Waterhole Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Evans RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64169, -98.40254
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 inspectionSeptember 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,753 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Dusty Canyon over Elm Waterhole Creek built?

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

What condition is Dusty Canyon over Elm Waterhole 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dusty Canyon over Elm Waterhole Creek carry?

About 5,753 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dusty Canyon over Elm Waterhole Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Dusty Canyon over Elm Waterhole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.