US Bridges

Redland RD over West Elm Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Bulverde RD · Structure no. 150150B28590001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,831
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redland RD over West Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Redland RD over West Elm Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,831 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRedland RD
CrossesWest Elm Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Bulverde RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59295, -98.42501
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,831 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Redland RD over West Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redland RD over West Elm 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Redland RD over West Elm Creek carry?

About 4,831 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Redland RD over West Elm Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Redland RD over West Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.