US Bridges

W Martin ST over Apache Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Gen Mcmullen · Structure no. 150150B21985009

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
109 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,874
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Martin ST over Apache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Martin ST over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,874 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Martin ST
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.35 MI E of Gen Mcmullen
RouteCity Street 8079
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43415, -98.54788
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,874 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 W Martin ST over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Martin 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 W Martin ST over Apache Creek carry?

About 2,874 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Martin ST over Apache Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns W Martin ST over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.