US Bridges

Ray Ellison Blvd over Indian Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Five Palms · Structure no. 150150B28722002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,406
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ray Ellison Blvd over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ray Ellison Blvd over Indian Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRay Ellison Blvd
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Five Palms
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3564, -98.61679
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,406 (2020)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Ray Ellison Blvd over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ray Ellison Blvd over Indian 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ray Ellison Blvd over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,406 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ray Ellison Blvd over Indian Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Ray Ellison Blvd over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.