US Bridges

Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 2nd Xing

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Old Pearsall · Structure no. 150150B12185002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
180 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
8,373
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 2nd Xing is a steel culvert carrying Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 2nd Xing in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 8,373 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Palms DR
CrossesIndian Creek 2nd Xing
Location0.45 MI E of Old Pearsall
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3424, -98.60874
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,373 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 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 Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 2nd Xing built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 2nd Xing 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 Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 2nd Xing carry?

About 8,373 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 2nd Xing?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 2nd Xing?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.