US Bridges

Wurzbach Pkwy over Olmos Creek Br

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.73 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150B38105025

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
147 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
29,133
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach Pkwy over Olmos Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying Wurzbach Pkwy over Olmos Creek Br in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 35 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 29,133 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2038. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWurzbach Pkwy
CrossesOlmos Creek Br
Location1.73 MI NE of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54985, -98.54291
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,133 (2023)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wurzbach Pkwy over Olmos Creek Br built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Wurzbach Pkwy over Olmos Creek Br 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 Wurzbach Pkwy over Olmos Creek Br carry?

About 29,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach Pkwy over Olmos Creek Br?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Wurzbach Pkwy over Olmos Creek Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.