US Bridges

Mechler Road over Little Sous Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 150150AA0901004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
157 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mechler Road over Little Sous Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mechler Road over Little Sous Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMechler Road
CrossesLittle Sous Creek
Location0.9 MI S of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35409, -98.79799
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mechler Road over Little Sous Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mechler Road over Little Sous 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mechler Road over Little Sous Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Mechler Road over Little Sous Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mechler Road over Little Sous Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.