US Bridges

Vance Jackson RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Lp 410 · Structure no. 150150B35320003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,259
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vance Jackson RD over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vance Jackson RD over Rock Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 11,259 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVance Jackson RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.15 MI N of Lp 410
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51401, -98.53514
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,259 (2020)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vance Jackson RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vance Jackson RD over Rock 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vance Jackson RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 11,259 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vance Jackson RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Vance Jackson RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.