US Bridges

Red Maple Wood over Olmos Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of De Zavala · Structure no. 150150B28592001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Maple Wood over Olmos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Red Maple Wood over Olmos Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRed Maple Wood
CrossesOlmos Creek
Location0.15 MI NW of De Zavala
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57052, -98.57858
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Red Maple Wood over Olmos Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Maple Wood over Olmos Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Red Maple Wood over Olmos Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Red Maple Wood over Olmos Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Red Maple Wood over Olmos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.