US Bridges

Village Oak DR over Salitrillo Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of Toepperwein · Structure no. 150150G00050001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,294
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Oak DR over Salitrillo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Village Oak DR over Salitrillo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage Oak DR
CrossesSalitrillo Creek
Location0.65 MI E of Toepperwein
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55646, -98.33668
Functional classUrban Local

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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,294 (2020)
Projected traffic7,500 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Village Oak DR over Salitrillo Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Oak DR over Salitrillo 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 Village Oak DR over Salitrillo Creek carry?

About 2,294 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Village Oak DR over Salitrillo Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Village Oak DR over Salitrillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.