US Bridges

Thousand Oaks DR over Lorence Creek

FairPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 150150B34145013

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
99 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,987
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thousand Oaks DR over Lorence Creek is a steel culvert carrying Thousand Oaks DR over Lorence Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,987 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,000 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesThousand Oaks DR
CrossesLorence Creek
Location0.60 MI E of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59051, -98.46285
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,987 (2020)
Projected traffic23,000 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 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 Lorence Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thousand Oaks DR over Lorence 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Thousand Oaks DR over Lorence Creek carry?

About 13,987 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Thousand Oaks DR over Lorence Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Thousand Oaks DR over Lorence Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.