US Bridges

Bulverde RD over Elm Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.01 N of Classen RD · Structure no. 150150B04885001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
122 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
19,535
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bulverde RD over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bulverde RD over Elm Creek 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 19,535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBulverde RD
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.01 N of Classen RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59781, -98.41806
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,535 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 RD over Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is Bulverde RD over Elm 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bulverde RD over Elm Creek carry?

About 19,535 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bulverde RD over Elm Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Bulverde RD over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.