US Bridges

Nunes ST over Concepcion Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of W Theo Ave · Structure no. 150150B25080001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
799
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nunes ST over Concepcion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nunes ST over Concepcion Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 799 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNunes ST
CrossesConcepcion Creek
Location0.10 MI N of W Theo Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38928, -98.51871
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic799 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nunes ST over Concepcion Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nunes ST over Concepcion 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 Nunes ST over Concepcion Creek carry?

About 799 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Nunes ST over Concepcion Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nunes ST over Concepcion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.