US Bridges

Macdona Lacoste over Polecat Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 3.70 MI W of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150AA0879001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,486
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macdona Lacoste over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macdona Lacoste over Polecat Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,486 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2030. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMacdona Lacoste
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location3.70 MI W of Lp 1604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32778, -98.73169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,486 (2022)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Macdona Lacoste over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macdona Lacoste over Polecat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Macdona Lacoste over Polecat Creek carry?

About 2,486 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Macdona Lacoste over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Macdona Lacoste over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.