US Bridges

E Carson ST over Salado Creek Branch

FairPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of N Braunfel · Structure no. 150150B05765001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,578
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Carson ST over Salado Creek Branch is a concrete slab carrying E Carson ST over Salado Creek Branch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,578 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,492 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Carson ST
CrossesSalado Creek Branch
Location0.4 MI E of N Braunfel
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44158, -98.45484
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,578 (2020)
Projected traffic2,492 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Carson ST over Salado Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is E Carson ST over Salado Creek Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E Carson ST over Salado Creek Branch carry?

About 1,578 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Carson ST over Salado Creek Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns E Carson ST over Salado Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.