US Bridges

Gold Canyon RD over West Elm Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Red Land RD · Structure no. 150150B14168002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
774
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gold Canyon RD over West Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gold Canyon RD over West Elm Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 774 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGold Canyon RD
CrossesWest Elm Creek
Location0.35 MI E of Red Land RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61301, -98.44054
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2020)
Projected traffic10 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 Gold Canyon RD over West Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gold Canyon RD over West Elm 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Gold Canyon RD over West Elm Creek carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gold Canyon RD over West Elm Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Gold Canyon RD over West Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.