US Bridges

Uvalde ST over Rockwood Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of S Presa ST · Structure no. 150150B35185001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
611
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uvalde ST over Rockwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Uvalde ST over Rockwood Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 611 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,500 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUvalde ST
CrossesRockwood Creek
Location0.20 MI W of S Presa ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38497, -98.48186
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2020)
Projected traffic6,500 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Uvalde ST over Rockwood Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Uvalde ST over Rockwood 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Uvalde ST over Rockwood Creek carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Uvalde ST over Rockwood Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Uvalde ST over Rockwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.