US Bridges

Lookout RD over Selma Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.00 MI SW of County Line · Structure no. 150150EE0040001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
170 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
6,605
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lookout RD over Selma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lookout RD over Selma Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6,605 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLookout RD
CrossesSelma Creek
Location1.00 MI SW of County Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58726, -98.3254
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,605 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lookout RD over Selma Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lookout RD over Selma 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lookout RD over Selma Creek carry?

About 6,605 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lookout RD over Selma Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Lookout RD over Selma Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.