US Bridges

E Horseshoe Bend over Zarzamora Crk Tributary

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Callaghan RD · Structure no. 150150B16661001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Horseshoe Bend over Zarzamora Crk Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying E Horseshoe Bend over Zarzamora Crk Tributary in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 403 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Horseshoe Bend
CrossesZarzamora Crk Tributary
Location0.30 MI S of Callaghan RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47236, -98.593
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
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 E Horseshoe Bend over Zarzamora Crk Tributary built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Horseshoe Bend over Zarzamora Crk Tributary 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E Horseshoe Bend over Zarzamora Crk Tributary carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Horseshoe Bend over Zarzamora Crk Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E Horseshoe Bend over Zarzamora Crk Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.