US Bridges

W Military DR (wb) over Caracol Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150AA2795002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,493
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Military DR (wb) over Caracol Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Military DR (wb) 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 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 5,493 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2027. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Military DR (wb)
CrossesCaracol Creek
Location0.30 MI W of Loop 1604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44783, -98.71632
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,493 (2020)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 W Military DR (wb) over Caracol Creek built?

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

What condition is W Military DR (wb) over Caracol 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 W Military DR (wb) over Caracol Creek carry?

About 5,493 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Military DR (wb) over Caracol Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W Military DR (wb) over Caracol Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.