US Bridges

Meadow Lark over Salitrillo Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Shawnee · Structure no. 150150M09923007

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Lark over Salitrillo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Meadow Lark over Salitrillo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMeadow Lark
CrossesSalitrillo Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Shawnee
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53207, -98.31862
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Meadow Lark over Salitrillo Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Lark 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow Lark over Salitrillo Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Lark over Salitrillo Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Lark over Salitrillo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.