US Bridges

Boerne Stage RD over Balcones Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 6.0 MI W of IH10 · Structure no. 150150AA1245004

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,786
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boerne Stage RD over Balcones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Boerne Stage RD over Balcones Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,786 vehicles a day, projected to reach 402 by 2027. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBoerne Stage RD
CrossesBalcones Creek
Location6.0 MI W of IH10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71492, -98.69371
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,786 (2020)
Projected traffic402 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Boerne Stage RD over Balcones Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boerne Stage RD over Balcones 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 Boerne Stage RD over Balcones Creek carry?

About 3,786 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Boerne Stage RD over Balcones Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Boerne Stage RD over Balcones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.