US Bridges

L Martinez Blvd over Gibbs Draw

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Spur 239 · Structure no. 222330B00475001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,763
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

L Martinez Blvd over Gibbs Draw is a concrete culvert carrying L Martinez Blvd over Gibbs Draw in Val Verde 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 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.

It carries about 5,763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,700 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesL Martinez Blvd
CrossesGibbs Draw
Location0.05 MI W of Spur 239
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35965, -100.91552
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,763 (2023)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 L Martinez Blvd over Gibbs Draw built?

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

What condition is L Martinez Blvd over Gibbs Draw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does L Martinez Blvd over Gibbs Draw carry?

About 5,763 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is L Martinez Blvd over Gibbs Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns L Martinez Blvd over Gibbs Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.