US Bridges

Tezel RD over Culebra Creek Trib

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of Culebra RD · Structure no. 150150B34094001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
20,171
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tezel RD over Culebra Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Tezel RD over Culebra Creek Trib in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 50 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 20,171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTezel RD
CrossesCulebra Creek Trib
Location0.80 MI N of Culebra RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49521, -98.66326
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,171 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tezel RD over Culebra Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Tezel RD over Culebra Creek Trib 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tezel RD over Culebra Creek Trib carry?

About 20,171 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tezel RD over Culebra Creek Trib?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Tezel RD over Culebra Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.