US Bridges

FM 1517 over Huebner Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of Huebner RD · Structure no. 150150147801001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
143 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
23,284
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1517 over Huebner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1517 over Huebner Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 23,284 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2031. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1517
CrossesHuebner Creek
Location0.20 MI SE of Huebner RD
RouteState Highway 1517
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51918, -98.61255
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,284 (2020)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FM 1517 over Huebner Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1517 over Huebner Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1517 over Huebner Creek carry?

About 23,284 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1517 over Huebner Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1517 over Huebner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.