US Bridges

Martin Luther King over Salado Creek Branch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of I10 · Structure no. 150150B22000010

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,115
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Luther King over Salado Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Martin Luther King over Salado Creek Branch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMartin Luther King
CrossesSalado Creek Branch
Location0.35 MI W of I10
RouteCity Street 8141
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41344, -98.4373
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 inspectionAugust 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,115 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Luther King over Salado Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Luther King over Salado Creek Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 6,115 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Martin Luther King over Salado Creek Branch?

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

Who owns Martin Luther King over Salado Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.