US Bridges

Galm Road over Culebra Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.25 MI NW of FM 1560 · Structure no. 150150FF0858003

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
455 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,793
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galm Road over Culebra Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Galm Road over Culebra 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 8,793 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2036. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGalm Road
CrossesCulebra Creek
Location1.25 MI NW of FM 1560
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53339, -98.73777
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,793 (2020)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Galm Road over Culebra Creek built?

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

What condition is Galm Road over Culebra 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 Galm Road over Culebra Creek carry?

About 8,793 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Galm Road over Culebra Creek?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Galm Road over Culebra Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.