US Bridges

Medical DR over Zarzamora Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Babcock RD · Structure no. 150150B22635001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,332
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medical DR over Zarzamora Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Medical DR over Zarzamora Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 17,332 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,923 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMedical DR
CrossesZarzamora Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Babcock RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51106, -98.58606
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,332 (2020)
Projected traffic7,923 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Medical DR over Zarzamora Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medical DR over Zarzamora 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Medical DR over Zarzamora Creek carry?

About 17,332 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Medical DR over Zarzamora Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Medical DR over Zarzamora Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.