US Bridges

Thousand Oaks DR over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of Wetmore · Structure no. 150150B34145001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
146 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
19,136
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thousand Oaks DR over Salado Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thousand Oaks DR over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 19,136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,000 by 2033. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesThousand Oaks DR
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.15 MI SE of Wetmore
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55964, -98.41944
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,136 (2020)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Thousand Oaks DR over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thousand Oaks DR 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 Thousand Oaks DR over Salado Creek carry?

About 19,136 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Thousand Oaks DR over Salado Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Thousand Oaks DR over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.