US Bridges

Culebra RD over Apache Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.13 MI E of 34th ST · Structure no. 150150B08545002

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
25,558
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Culebra RD over Apache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Culebra RD over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 80 years old, older 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 25,558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,000 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCulebra RD
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.13 MI E of 34th ST
RouteCity Street 8108
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44888, -98.56347
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,558 (2020)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$438,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Culebra RD over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Culebra RD over Apache 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 Culebra RD over Apache Creek carry?

About 25,558 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Culebra RD over Apache Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Culebra RD over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.