US Bridges

Old Spanish TR over Salitrillo Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of Shin Oak · Structure no. 150150G00115001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,032
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Spanish TR over Salitrillo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Spanish TR over Salitrillo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,032 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Spanish TR
CrossesSalitrillo Creek
Location0.05 MI SW of Shin Oak
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55309, -98.33343
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,032 (2020)
Projected traffic4,500 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$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Spanish TR over Salitrillo Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Spanish TR 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 Old Spanish TR over Salitrillo Creek carry?

About 2,032 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Spanish TR over Salitrillo Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Spanish TR over Salitrillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.