US Bridges

Silver Spur Trail over Post Oak Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Venturer · Structure no. 151310GG0015001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Spur Trail over Post Oak Creek is a steel culvert carrying Silver Spur Trail over Post Oak Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 528 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2027. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSilver Spur Trail
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Venturer
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75328, -98.63979
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Silver Spur Trail over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Spur Trail over Post Oak 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 Silver Spur Trail over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Silver Spur Trail over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Spur Trail over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.