US Bridges

W Pyron Ave over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.27 MI W of Zarzamora ST · Structure no. 150150B28250001

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,484
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Pyron Ave over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Pyron Ave over Six Mile Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 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 1,484 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Pyron Ave
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location0.27 MI W of Zarzamora ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36316, -98.53841
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,484 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Pyron Ave over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is W Pyron Ave over Six Mile 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 W Pyron Ave over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 1,484 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Pyron Ave over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns W Pyron Ave over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.