US Bridges

Bulverde Oak over Elm Waterhole Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Bulverde RD · Structure no. 150150AA9907013

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
170 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
10,926
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bulverde Oak over Elm Waterhole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bulverde Oak 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 10,926 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBulverde Oak
CrossesElm Waterhole Creek
Location0.10 MI E of Bulverde RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66906, -98.43054
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
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 length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,926 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bulverde Oak over Elm Waterhole Creek built?

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

What condition is Bulverde Oak 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 Bulverde Oak over Elm Waterhole Creek carry?

About 10,926 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bulverde Oak over Elm Waterhole Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bulverde Oak over Elm Waterhole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.