US Bridges

Westcreek Oaks DR over Caracol Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150AA2794001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,431
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westcreek Oaks DR over Caracol Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westcreek Oaks DR over Caracol Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,840 by 2027. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestcreek Oaks DR
CrossesCaracol Creek
Location0.25 MI W of Loop 1604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44184, -98.71583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,431 (2020)
Projected traffic4,840 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Westcreek Oaks DR over Caracol Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westcreek Oaks DR over Caracol 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 Westcreek Oaks DR over Caracol Creek carry?

About 3,431 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Westcreek Oaks DR over Caracol Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Westcreek Oaks DR over Caracol Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.