US Bridges

Dalehurst DR over Martinez Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 W of Salem · Structure no. 150150B08735001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dalehurst DR over Martinez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dalehurst DR over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 241 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDalehurst DR
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location0.05 W of Salem
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48563, -98.52865
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2020)
Projected traffic241 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 Dalehurst DR over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dalehurst DR over Martinez 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dalehurst DR over Martinez Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dalehurst DR over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dalehurst DR over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.