US Bridges

Candlemeadow DR over Ackerman Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of N Foster RD · Structure no. 150150AA5742001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,218
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Candlemeadow DR over Ackerman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Candlemeadow DR over Ackerman Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesCandlemeadow DR
CrossesAckerman Creek
Location0.45 MI W of N Foster RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45798, -98.36715
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,218 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Candlemeadow DR over Ackerman Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Candlemeadow DR over Ackerman 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Candlemeadow DR over Ackerman Creek carry?

About 3,218 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Candlemeadow DR over Ackerman Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Candlemeadow DR over Ackerman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.