US Bridges

N Walters ST over Menger Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.42 MI S of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150B36085002

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,889
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Walters ST over Menger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Walters ST over Menger 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 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 15,889 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,909 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Walters ST
CrossesMenger Creek
Location0.42 MI S of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43334, -98.45167
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,889 (2020)
Projected traffic20,909 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Walters ST over Menger Creek built?

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

What condition is N Walters ST over Menger 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 N Walters ST over Menger Creek carry?

About 15,889 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N Walters ST over Menger Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns N Walters ST over Menger Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.