US Bridges

Wisdom RD over Polecat Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.01MI S of Macdona-Lacos · Structure no. 150150AA5493001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
392 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
911
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wisdom RD over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Wisdom RD over Polecat Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 911 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWisdom RD
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location0.01MI S of Macdona-Lacos
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31681, -98.79033
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic911 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wisdom RD over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wisdom RD over Polecat 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 Wisdom RD over Polecat Creek carry?

About 911 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wisdom RD over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wisdom RD over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.