US Bridges

FM 2696 over Trib Panther Springs Crk

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI N Bitters RD · Structure no. 150150270801008

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,243
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2696 over Trib Panther Springs Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2696 over Trib Panther Springs Crk in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 26,243 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,740 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2696
CrossesTrib Panther Springs Crk
Location0.1 MI N Bitters RD
RouteState Highway 2696
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57968, -98.5146
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,243 (2023)
Projected traffic36,740 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2696 over Trib Panther Springs Crk built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2696 over Trib Panther Springs 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 2696 over Trib Panther Springs Crk carry?

About 26,243 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 2696 over Trib Panther Springs Crk?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2696 over Trib Panther Springs Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.