US Bridges

FM 2696 over Salado Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 3.40 MI S of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150270801004

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
23,636
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2696 over Salado Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 2696 over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 58 years old, older 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 23,636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,040 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2696
CrossesSalado Creek
Location3.40 MI S of Lp 1604
RouteState Highway 2696
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56381, -98.51988
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,636 (2020)
Projected traffic41,040 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2696 over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FM 2696 over Salado 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2696 over Salado Creek carry?

About 23,636 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 2696 over Salado Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2696 over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.