US Bridges

Shepherd RD over Black Hill Branch

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150AA0860003

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,882
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepherd RD over Black Hill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Shepherd RD over Black Hill Branch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,882 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,253 by 2029. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShepherd RD
CrossesBlack Hill Branch
Location0.4 MI N of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26347, -98.71958
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,882 (2020)
Projected traffic5,253 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Shepherd RD over Black Hill Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shepherd RD over Black Hill Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Shepherd RD over Black Hill Branch carry?

About 2,882 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Shepherd RD over Black Hill Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Shepherd RD over Black Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.