US Bridges

Evans RD EB over West Elm Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 150150B11478005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,290
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans RD EB over West Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Evans RD EB over West Elm Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 18,290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEvans RD EB
CrossesWest Elm Creek
Location0.5 MI E of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63495, -98.44928
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,290 (2011)
Projected traffic10 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evans RD EB over West Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evans RD EB over West Elm 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Evans RD EB over West Elm Creek carry?

About 18,290 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Evans RD EB over West Elm Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Evans RD EB over West Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.