US Bridges

West Rhapsody DR over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.71 MI NW of US 281 · Structure no. 150150B28646001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,812
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Rhapsody DR over Salado Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Rhapsody DR over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,812 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Rhapsody DR
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.71 MI NW of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54979, -98.49824
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
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,812 (2015)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 West Rhapsody DR over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Rhapsody DR over Salado 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 West Rhapsody DR over Salado Creek carry?

About 4,812 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is West Rhapsody DR over Salado Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns West Rhapsody DR over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.