US Bridges

Guadalupe ST over Apache Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.14 MI E of S Hamilton · Structure no. 150150B14975005

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,814
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guadalupe ST over Apache Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Guadalupe ST over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,814 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2031. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGuadalupe ST
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.14 MI E of S Hamilton
RouteCity Street 8135
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41985, -98.53053
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,814 (2015)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guadalupe ST over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guadalupe ST over Apache 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Guadalupe ST over Apache Creek carry?

About 8,814 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Guadalupe ST over Apache Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Guadalupe ST over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.