US Bridges

US 181 SB over Calaveras Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.90 MI SE of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150010002083

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,585
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 SB over Calaveras Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 SB over Calaveras Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 years old, older 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 10,585 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,205 by 2036. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 181 SB
CrossesCalaveras Creek
Location0.90 MI SE of Loop 1604
RouteU.S. Route 181
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26034, -98.29295
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,585 (2020)
Projected traffic14,205 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 181 SB over Calaveras Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 181 SB over Calaveras 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 181 SB over Calaveras Creek carry?

About 10,585 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 181 SB over Calaveras Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 SB over Calaveras Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.