FM 1560 over Helotes Creek
GoodBexar County, Texas · 0.26 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 150150223001007
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,445
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1560 over Helotes Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1560 over Helotes Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,445 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1560 over Helotes Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1560 over Helotes 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1560 over Helotes Creek carry?
About 7,445 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 1560 over Helotes Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1560 over Helotes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.