US Bridges

N Gen Mcmullen DR over Apache Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of W Commerce · Structure no. 150150B13385001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,924
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Gen Mcmullen DR over Apache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Gen Mcmullen DR over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 23,924 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Gen Mcmullen DR
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.8 MI N of W Commerce
RouteCity Street 8019
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44301, -98.55248
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,924 (2019)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Gen Mcmullen DR over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Gen Mcmullen DR over Apache 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N Gen Mcmullen DR over Apache Creek carry?

About 23,924 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Gen Mcmullen DR over Apache Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns N Gen Mcmullen DR over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.