US Bridges

San Salvador ST over Tinaja Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 222400AJ9945001

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
839
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Salvador ST over Tinaja Creek is a concrete culvert carrying San Salvador ST over Tinaja Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 37 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 839 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Salvador ST
CrossesTinaja Creek
Location0.50 MI E of US 83
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.48139, -99.46502
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic839 (2013)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2032
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 San Salvador ST over Tinaja Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is San Salvador ST over Tinaja 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does San Salvador ST over Tinaja Creek carry?

About 839 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is San Salvador ST over Tinaja Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns San Salvador ST over Tinaja Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.