US Bridges

Oxford DR over Martinez Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.16 MI W of Avalon ST · Structure no. 150150B25980001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford DR over Martinez Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oxford DR over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOxford DR
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location0.16 MI W of Avalon ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49438, -98.52996
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxford DR over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxford DR over Martinez 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Oxford DR over Martinez Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Oxford DR over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford DR over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.