US Bridges

Galm RD over Culebra Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of FM 471 · Structure no. 150150B13218001

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
149 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
8,143
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galm RD over Culebra Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Galm RD over Culebra Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGalm RD
CrossesCulebra Creek
Location0.55 MI N of FM 471
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52225, -98.75506
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,143 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Galm RD over Culebra Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Galm RD over Culebra Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Galm RD over Culebra Creek carry?

About 8,143 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Galm RD over Culebra Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Galm RD over Culebra Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.