US Bridges

Butler Drive over Salado Creek

FairPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · Near Bldg 200 · Structure no. DAPAMCSTA000002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Butler Drive over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Butler Drive over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesButler Drive
CrossesSalado Creek
LocationNear Bldg 200
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70876, -98.622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler Drive over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Drive over Salado 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Butler Drive over Salado Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Butler Drive over Salado Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Drive over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the Army.