US Bridges

Kitty Hawk RD over Salitrillo Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.35 MI SW Toepperwein · Structure no. 150150M00440001

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,142
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kitty Hawk RD over Salitrillo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kitty Hawk RD over Salitrillo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 51 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 17,142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKitty Hawk RD
CrossesSalitrillo Creek
Location0.35 MI SW Toepperwein
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53268, -98.33546
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,142 (2020)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kitty Hawk RD over Salitrillo Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Kitty Hawk RD over Salitrillo 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 Kitty Hawk RD over Salitrillo Creek carry?

About 17,142 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kitty Hawk RD over Salitrillo Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Kitty Hawk RD over Salitrillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.