US Bridges

Vance Jackson RD over Turtle Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of Wurzbach · Structure no. 150150B35320004

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,507
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vance Jackson RD over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vance Jackson RD over Turtle Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 9,507 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVance Jackson RD
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.30 MI SE of Wurzbach
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53721, -98.54928
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,507 (2020)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vance Jackson RD over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vance Jackson RD over Turtle 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 Vance Jackson RD over Turtle Creek carry?

About 9,507 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vance Jackson RD over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Vance Jackson RD over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.