US Bridges

Menchaca RD over Helotes Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.00 MI E of Scenic Loop · Structure no. 150150AA1234001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Menchaca RD over Helotes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Menchaca RD over Helotes 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMenchaca RD
CrossesHelotes Creek
Location0.00 MI E of Scenic Loop
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60624, -98.68575
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Menchaca RD over Helotes Creek built?

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

What condition is Menchaca RD over Helotes 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 Menchaca RD over Helotes Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Menchaca RD over Helotes Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Menchaca RD over Helotes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.