US Bridges

S Josephine Tobin over Alazan Creek Relief

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.16 MI W of Cincinnati · Structure no. 150150B17935003

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,245
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Josephine Tobin over Alazan Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying S Josephine Tobin over Alazan Creek Relief in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5,245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,131 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Josephine Tobin
CrossesAlazan Creek Relief
Location0.16 MI W of Cincinnati
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44931, -98.53101
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,245 (2020)
Projected traffic11,131 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$31,000 (2031 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Josephine Tobin over Alazan Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Josephine Tobin over Alazan Creek Relief 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 S Josephine Tobin over Alazan Creek Relief carry?

About 5,245 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Josephine Tobin over Alazan Creek Relief?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns S Josephine Tobin over Alazan Creek Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.