US Bridges

Oconnor RD over Salado Creek Trib

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.50 MI NW of Stahl RD · Structure no. 150150B25435001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,672
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oconnor RD over Salado Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Oconnor RD over Salado Creek Trib in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 15,672 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,000 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOconnor RD
CrossesSalado Creek Trib
Location0.50 MI NW of Stahl RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5856, -98.39581
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,672 (2020)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oconnor RD over Salado Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oconnor RD over Salado Creek Trib 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 Oconnor RD over Salado Creek Trib carry?

About 15,672 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Oconnor RD over Salado Creek Trib?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Oconnor RD over Salado Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.