US Bridges

Lanark DR Etc over Walzem Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Austin HWY · Structure no. 150150B19305001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,262
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lanark DR Etc over Walzem Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lanark DR Etc over Walzem Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,262 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,663 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLanark DR Etc
CrossesWalzem Creek
Location0.45 MI E of Austin HWY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50331, -98.40902
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,262 (2018)
Projected traffic2,663 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lanark DR Etc over Walzem Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lanark DR Etc over Walzem 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lanark DR Etc over Walzem Creek carry?

About 3,262 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Lanark DR Etc over Walzem Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lanark DR Etc over Walzem Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.