US Bridges

FM 2696 over Tributary of Salado Crk

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.5 MI N of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150270801009

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,495
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2696 over Tributary of Salado Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2696 over Tributary of Salado 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 16,495 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,093 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2696
CrossesTributary of Salado Crk
Location2.5 MI N of IH 410
RouteState Highway 2696
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55481, -98.5149
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
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,495 (2023)
Projected traffic23,093 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 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 Tributary of Salado Crk built?

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

What condition is FM 2696 over Tributary of Salado 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 Tributary of Salado Crk carry?

About 16,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2696 over Tributary of Salado Crk?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2696 over Tributary of Salado Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.