US Bridges

Waverly Ave over Alazan Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of N Elmendorf · Structure no. 150150B36280001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Ave over Alazan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Waverly Ave over Alazan Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 888 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly Ave
CrossesAlazan Creek
Location0.10 MI W of N Elmendorf
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44772, -98.52847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waverly Ave over Alazan Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly Ave over Alazan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Waverly Ave over Alazan Creek carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Waverly Ave over Alazan Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Ave over Alazan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.