US Bridges

Future DR over Martinez Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · .23 MI E of Vance Jackson · Structure no. 150150B13035001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
637
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Future DR over Martinez Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Future DR over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 637 vehicles a day, projected to reach 950 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFuture DR
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location.23 MI E of Vance Jackson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49928, -98.53142
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic637 (2020)
Projected traffic950 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Future DR over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Future DR over Martinez 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 Future DR over Martinez Creek carry?

About 637 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Future DR over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Future DR over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.