US Bridges

Timberwilde RD over Culebra Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of FM 471 · Structure no. 150150B34293001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timberwilde RD over Culebra Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Timberwilde RD over Culebra Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTimberwilde RD
CrossesCulebra Creek
Location0.40 MI NE of FM 471
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48655, -98.65829
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Timberwilde RD over Culebra Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timberwilde RD over Culebra Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Timberwilde RD over Culebra Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Timberwilde RD over Culebra Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Timberwilde RD over Culebra Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.