US Bridges

Escalon Ave over Sixmile Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of SW Military · Structure no. 150150B11345003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escalon Ave over Sixmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Escalon Ave over Sixmile Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEscalon Ave
CrossesSixmile Creek
Location1.6 MI S of SW Military
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33354, -98.51931
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 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2011)
Projected traffic2,000 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Escalon Ave over Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Escalon Ave over Sixmile 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 Escalon Ave over Sixmile Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Escalon Ave over Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Escalon Ave over Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.