US Bridges

Donella DR over Lorence Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 150150J00050001

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,696
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donella DR over Lorence Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Donella DR over Lorence Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1,696 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDonella DR
CrossesLorence Creek
Location0.45 MI W of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59948, -98.47881
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,696 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2032
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 Donella DR over Lorence Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Donella DR over Lorence 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 Donella DR over Lorence Creek carry?

About 1,696 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Donella DR over Lorence Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Donella DR over Lorence Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.