US Bridges

Stahl RD over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Bulverde RD · Structure no. 150150B32605002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,409
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stahl RD over Salado Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stahl RD over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 8,409 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStahl RD
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.20 MI E of Bulverde RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56487, -98.41581
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,409 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stahl RD over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stahl RD 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 Stahl RD over Salado Creek carry?

About 8,409 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Stahl RD over Salado Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Stahl RD over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.