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N San Felipe Ave over Apache Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Culebra RD · Structure no. 150150B30400001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,903
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N San Felipe Ave over Apache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N San Felipe Ave over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,903 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN San Felipe Ave
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.20 MI S of Culebra RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44521, -98.55714
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,903 (2015)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N San Felipe Ave over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is N San Felipe Ave over Apache 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N San Felipe Ave over Apache Creek carry?

About 1,903 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N San Felipe Ave over Apache Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns N San Felipe Ave over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.