US Bridges

Floyd Curl DR over Zarzamora Creek

FairPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI NW of Wurzbach DR · Structure no. 150150B12385003

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,144
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd Curl DR over Zarzamora Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Floyd Curl DR over Zarzamora Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 35 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,144 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFloyd Curl DR
CrossesZarzamora Creek
Location0.2 MI NW of Wurzbach DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51597, -98.58488
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,144 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floyd Curl DR over Zarzamora Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Floyd Curl DR over Zarzamora 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 Floyd Curl DR over Zarzamora Creek carry?

About 10,144 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Floyd Curl DR over Zarzamora Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd Curl DR over Zarzamora Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.