US Bridges

Kenly Avenue over Drainage

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 Miles North of Truemp · Structure no. AFTXMPLS00031

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Kenly Avenue over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Kenly Avenue over Drainage in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKenly Avenue
CrossesDrainage
Location0.1 Miles North of Truemp
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39027, -98.61611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenly Avenue over Drainage built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenly Avenue over Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kenly Avenue over Drainage carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Kenly Avenue over Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Kenly Avenue over Drainage?

It is owned by the Air Force.