US Bridges

New Sulphur Spring over Rosillo Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Lp 410 · Structure no. 150150B24587007

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,135
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Sulphur Spring over Rosillo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying New Sulphur Spring over Rosillo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 99 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 12,135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Sulphur Spring
CrossesRosillo Creek
Location0.15 MI E of Lp 410
RouteCity Street 8100
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37172, -98.39233
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,135 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Sulphur Spring over Rosillo Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is New Sulphur Spring over Rosillo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does New Sulphur Spring over Rosillo Creek carry?

About 12,135 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is New Sulphur Spring over Rosillo Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns New Sulphur Spring over Rosillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.