US Bridges

FM 1957 over Medio Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.75 Mi. W of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150210402017

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
342 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
44,133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1957 over Medio Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1957 over Medio Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 44,133 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1957
CrossesMedio Creek
Location0.75 Mi. W of Loop 1604
RouteState Highway 1957
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43267, -98.72362
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,133 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1957 over Medio Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1957 over Medio 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 FM 1957 over Medio Creek carry?

About 44,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1957 over Medio Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1957 over Medio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.