US Bridges

Lone Star Pkwy over Caracol Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 2.50 MI S of FM 471 · Structure no. 150150AA9907019

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,519
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Star Pkwy over Caracol Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lone Star Pkwy over Caracol 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 4,519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLone Star Pkwy
CrossesCaracol Creek
Location2.50 MI S of FM 471
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46807, -98.73111
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,519 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lone Star Pkwy over Caracol Creek built?

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

What condition is Lone Star Pkwy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lone Star Pkwy over Caracol Creek carry?

About 4,519 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lone Star Pkwy over Caracol Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lone Star Pkwy over Caracol Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.