US Bridges

FM 1957 over Caracol Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · .25 MI W of SH 1604 · Structure no. 150150210402018

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
126 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1957 over Caracol Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1957 over Caracol 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 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 34,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1957
CrossesCaracol Creek
Location.25 MI W of SH 1604
RouteState Highway 1957
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43536, -98.71276
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Caracol Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1957 over Caracol 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1957 over Caracol Creek carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is FM 1957 over Caracol Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1957 over Caracol Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.