FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Elm Valley Dr.

Carrying Elm Valley Dr. over Indian Creek

0.06 MI W OF FIVE PALMS, Bexar, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Elm Valley Dr.

The Elm Valley Dr. bridge in Bexar, Texas carries Elm Valley Dr. over Indian Creek. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 24.1 meters (79 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,253 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Elm Valley Dr. compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
2,343
Bridges in Bexar · 5 in Poor condition
Elm Valley Dr. 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.6
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
24.1 m (79 ft)
Deck Width
13.9 m (46 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,253 vehicles/day
Structure Number
150150B10995002

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Elm Valley Dr. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Elm Valley Dr. against other structures in Bexar and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Elm Valley Dr.?

Elm Valley Dr. in Bexar, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Elm Valley Dr. inspected?

Elm Valley Dr.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,253 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Elm Valley Dr. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Elm Valley Dr.?

Elm Valley Dr. has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Elm Valley Dr.?

Elm Valley Dr. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Elm Valley Dr. and does age affect safety?

Elm Valley Dr. was built in 2016, making it 10 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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