US Bridges

Nacogdoches RD over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.80 MI SW Wurzbach Pky · Structure no. 150150B24245003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
423 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,752
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nacogdoches RD over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nacogdoches RD over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 19,752 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2033. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNacogdoches RD
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.80 MI SW Wurzbach Pky
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53155, -98.43011
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,752 (2015)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nacogdoches RD over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nacogdoches RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nacogdoches RD over Salado Creek carry?

About 19,752 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Nacogdoches RD over Salado Creek?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nacogdoches RD over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.