US Bridges

Martin Luther King over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of Loop 13 · Structure no. 150150B22000001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
670 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,768
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Luther King over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Luther King over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,768 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,215 by 2031. The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Luther King
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.65 MI W of Loop 13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41313, -98.41744
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length670 ft (204.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,768 (2015)
Projected traffic7,215 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$71,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Luther King over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Luther King over Salado 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Martin Luther King over Salado Creek carry?

About 6,768 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Martin Luther King over Salado Creek?

The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Luther King over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.