US Bridges

Jones Maltsberger over Olmos Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of Basse RD · Structure no. 150150D00360006

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,397
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Maltsberger over Olmos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jones Maltsberger over Olmos Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Maltsberger
CrossesOlmos Creek
Location0.45 MI S of Basse RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48518, -98.48077
Functional classUrban Collector

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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,397 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Maltsberger over Olmos Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Maltsberger over Olmos 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 Jones Maltsberger over Olmos Creek carry?

About 4,397 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Jones Maltsberger over Olmos Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Maltsberger over Olmos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.