US Bridges

W Poplar ST over Martinez Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of Zarzamora · Structure no. 150150B27820003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,497
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Poplar ST over Martinez Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Poplar ST over Martinez Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,497 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Poplar ST
CrossesMartinez Creek
Location0.60 MI E of Zarzamora
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43981, -98.51532
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,497 (2023)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2039
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$632,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Poplar ST over Martinez Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Poplar ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W Poplar ST over Martinez Creek carry?

About 5,497 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is W Poplar ST over Martinez Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns W Poplar ST over Martinez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.