US Bridges

Cornelia ST over Apache Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Memorial ST · Structure no. 150150B07795001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornelia ST over Apache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cornelia ST over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCornelia ST
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Memorial ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44787, -98.5636
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2020)
Projected traffic520 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cornelia ST over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornelia ST over Apache Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cornelia ST over Apache Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cornelia ST over Apache Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cornelia ST over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.