US Bridges

Thousand Oaks DR over Beitel Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.19 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150B34145011

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
283 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
26,226
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thousand Oaks DR over Beitel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thousand Oaks DR over Beitel Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 26,226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2031. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThousand Oaks DR
CrossesBeitel Creek
Location0.19 MI NW of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53432, -98.39151
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans25
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,226 (2015)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 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 Beitel Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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

About 26,226 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thousand Oaks DR over Beitel Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Thousand Oaks DR over Beitel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.