US Bridges

Tpc Pkwy EB over West Elm Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 150150B32918003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,820
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tpc Pkwy EB over West Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpc Pkwy EB over West Elm Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 18,820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2038. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTpc Pkwy EB
CrossesWest Elm Creek
Location0.10 MI E of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6488, -98.44878
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,820 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tpc Pkwy EB over West Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tpc Pkwy EB over West Elm 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 Tpc Pkwy EB over West Elm Creek carry?

About 18,820 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tpc Pkwy EB over West Elm Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tpc Pkwy EB over West Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.