US Bridges

Mitchell ST over Rockwood Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.14 MI W of S Presa St. · Structure no. 150150B23390003

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,785
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell ST over Rockwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mitchell ST over Rockwood Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 1,785 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMitchell ST
CrossesRockwood Creek
Location0.14 MI W of S Presa St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39078, -98.48279
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,785 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell ST over Rockwood Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Mitchell ST over Rockwood 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mitchell ST over Rockwood Creek carry?

About 1,785 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mitchell ST over Rockwood Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell ST over Rockwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.