US Bridges

RD Outside E Gate over Trib Salado Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · Outside East Gate · Structure no. DAPAMCSTA000P12

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

About this bridge

RD Outside E Gate over Trib Salado Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD Outside E Gate over Trib 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long.

CarriesRD Outside E Gate
CrossesTrib Salado Creek
LocationOutside East Gate
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69131, -98.60695
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 RD Outside E Gate over Trib Salado Creek built?

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

What condition is RD Outside E Gate over Trib Salado 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RD Outside E Gate over Trib Salado Creek carry?

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

How long is RD Outside E Gate over Trib Salado Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns RD Outside E Gate over Trib Salado Creek?

It is owned by the Army.