US Bridges

Wurzbach Pkwy over Lorence Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of Jones-Mltsbg · Structure no. 150150B38105033

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,472
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurzbach Pkwy over Lorence Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wurzbach Pkwy over Lorence Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50,472 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWurzbach Pkwy
CrossesLorence Creek
Location1.20 MI E of Jones-Mltsbg
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54588, -98.45397
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,472 (2023)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wurzbach Pkwy over Lorence Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wurzbach Pkwy over Lorence 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wurzbach Pkwy over Lorence Creek carry?

About 50,472 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wurzbach Pkwy over Lorence Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wurzbach Pkwy over Lorence Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.