US Bridges

Ruiz ST over Apache Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.13 MI E of G. Mcmullen · Structure no. 150150B29815001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,994
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruiz ST over Apache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ruiz ST over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,994 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,353 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRuiz ST
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.13 MI E of G. Mcmullen
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43876, -98.55096
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,994 (2020)
Projected traffic2,353 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ruiz ST over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruiz ST over Apache 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ruiz ST over Apache Creek carry?

About 2,994 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ruiz ST over Apache Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ruiz ST over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.