US Bridges

FM 1560 over Tributary of French Crk

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150223001011

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,280
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1560 over Tributary of French Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1560 over Tributary of French Crk in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 13,280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,592 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 102 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1560
CrossesTributary of French Crk
Location0.2 MI W of Lp 1604
RouteState Highway 1560
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56992, -98.65375
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,280 (2023)
Projected traffic18,592 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1560 over Tributary of French Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1560 over Tributary of French Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1560 over Tributary of French Crk carry?

About 13,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1560 over Tributary of French Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1560 over Tributary of French Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.