US Bridges

Nakoma ST over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.55 MI NW of US 281 · Structure no. 150150B24265001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,879
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nakoma ST over Salado Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nakoma ST over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,879 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,000 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNakoma ST
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.55 MI NW of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55291, -98.49571
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,879 (2020)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Nakoma ST over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nakoma ST 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 Nakoma ST over Salado Creek carry?

About 6,879 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Nakoma ST over Salado Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Nakoma ST over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.