US Bridges

Garnett Ave over Six Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Dorsey DR · Structure no. 150150B13255001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
499
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garnett Ave over Six Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Garnett Ave over Six Mile Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 499 vehicles a day, projected to reach 528 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarnett Ave
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Dorsey DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33397, -98.51082
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2015)
Projected traffic528 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 Garnett Ave over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garnett Ave over Six Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Garnett Ave over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Garnett Ave over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Garnett Ave over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.