US Bridges

Upper Seguin RD over West Salitrillo Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of FM 78 · Structure no. 150150M00415001

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,831
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Seguin RD over West Salitrillo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Upper Seguin RD over West Salitrillo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 102 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 1,831 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Seguin RD
CrossesWest Salitrillo Creek
Location0.20 MI NE of FM 78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50346, -98.31018
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,831 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Seguin RD over West Salitrillo Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Upper Seguin RD over West 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 Upper Seguin RD over West Salitrillo Creek carry?

About 1,831 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Upper Seguin RD over West Salitrillo Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Seguin RD over West Salitrillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.