US Bridges

Greencrest ST over Martinez Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Vance Jackson · Structure no. 150150B14650001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greencrest ST over Martinez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Greencrest ST over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 372 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreencrest ST
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Vance Jackson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48829, -98.5307
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2020)
Projected traffic372 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 Greencrest ST over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greencrest ST 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 Greencrest ST over Martinez Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Greencrest ST over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Greencrest ST over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.