US Bridges

Bear Springs DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Big Elk · Structure no. 150150AA2802001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Springs DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Springs DR over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 501 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,080 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Springs DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI S of Big Elk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39513, -98.69706
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2020)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2030
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 Bear Springs DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Springs DR over Drainage Ditch 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 Bear Springs DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bear Springs DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Springs DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.