US Bridges

Eads Ave over Rockwood Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of S Presa ST · Structure no. 150150B10230001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eads Ave over Rockwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eads Ave over Rockwood Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 75 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 2,560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,238 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEads Ave
CrossesRockwood Creek
Location0.20 MI W of S Presa ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38393, -98.48178
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2011)
Projected traffic1,238 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eads Ave over Rockwood Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Eads Ave over Rockwood 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Eads Ave over Rockwood Creek carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Eads Ave over Rockwood Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Eads Ave over Rockwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.