US Bridges

Marbach RD over Slick Ranch Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Pinn RD · Structure no. 150150B21735002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,876
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marbach RD over Slick Ranch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Marbach RD over Slick Ranch 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 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 6,876 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarbach RD
CrossesSlick Ranch Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Pinn RD
RouteCity Street 8065
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41773, -98.6264
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,876 (2020)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marbach RD over Slick Ranch Creek built?

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

What condition is Marbach RD over Slick Ranch Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Marbach RD over Slick Ranch Creek carry?

About 6,876 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Marbach RD over Slick Ranch Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Marbach RD over Slick Ranch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.