US Bridges

FM 471 over Culebra Creek Trib #1

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of FM 1560 · Structure no. 150150084901027

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,536
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 471 over Culebra Creek Trib #1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 471 over Culebra Creek Trib #1 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 45,536 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,320 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 471
CrossesCulebra Creek Trib #1
Location0.2 MI SE of FM 1560
RouteState Highway 471
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50193, -98.72513
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,536 (2015)
Projected traffic58,320 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 471 over Culebra Creek Trib #1 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 471 over Culebra Creek Trib #1 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 471 over Culebra Creek Trib #1 carry?

About 45,536 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 471 over Culebra Creek Trib #1?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FM 471 over Culebra Creek Trib #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.