US Bridges

FM 1560 over Helotes Creek Trib. a

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of Braun Road · Structure no. 150150223001296

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1560 over Helotes Creek Trib. a is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1560 over Helotes Creek Trib. a 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 11,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1560
CrossesHelotes Creek Trib. a
Location1.2 MI N of Braun Road
RouteState Highway 1560
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55802, -98.69848
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 1560 over Helotes Creek Trib. a built?

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

What condition is FM 1560 over Helotes Creek Trib. a 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 1560 over Helotes Creek Trib. a carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is FM 1560 over Helotes Creek Trib. a?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1560 over Helotes Creek Trib. a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.