US Bridges

East Outer DR over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 25 MI S of E Pasture Gate · Structure no. DAPAMCSTA000P10

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
125 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

East Outer DR over Salado Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Outer DR over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesEast Outer DR
CrossesSalado Creek
Location25 MI S of E Pasture Gate
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69035, -98.61004
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
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 East Outer DR over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Outer DR 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 East Outer DR over Salado Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Outer DR over Salado Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns East Outer DR over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the Army.