US Bridges

Steves Ave over Rockwood Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.07 MI W of S Presa ST · Structure no. 150150B32805001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,192
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steves Ave over Rockwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Steves Ave over Rockwood Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSteves Ave
CrossesRockwood Creek
Location0.07 MI W of S Presa ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39159, -98.48182
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,192 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
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 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 Steves Ave over Rockwood Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steves Ave over Rockwood 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 Steves Ave over Rockwood Creek carry?

About 6,192 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Steves Ave over Rockwood Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Steves Ave over Rockwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.