US Bridges

Covell RD over Medio Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of Pearsall RD · Structure no. 150150B08053001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,044
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covell RD over Medio Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Covell RD over Medio Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,044 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,695 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCovell RD
CrossesMedio Creek
Location1.9 MI N of Pearsall RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35043, -98.64639
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,044 (2020)
Projected traffic1,695 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Covell RD over Medio Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covell RD over Medio 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 Covell RD over Medio Creek carry?

About 2,044 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Covell RD over Medio Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Covell RD over Medio Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.