US Bridges

Oakmont Bend over Selma Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of Retama Pkwy · Structure no. 150150EE0075001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakmont Bend over Selma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oakmont Bend over Selma Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 473 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOakmont Bend
CrossesSelma Creek
Location0.02 MI W of Retama Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59275, -98.32777
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
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 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 Oakmont Bend over Selma Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakmont Bend over Selma 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 Oakmont Bend over Selma Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Oakmont Bend over Selma Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Oakmont Bend over Selma Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.