US Bridges

Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek

Good

Bandera County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of SH 16 · Structure no. 150100AA0307001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 874 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Creek Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.0 MI N of SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76652, -98.97276
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2020)
Projected traffic225 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek Road over Bear 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 Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.