US Bridges

Babcock RD over Huesta Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Hausman RD · Structure no. 150150B01900010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
208 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
11,080
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babcock RD over Huesta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Babcock RD over Huesta Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,080 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,800 by 2030. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBabcock RD
CrossesHuesta Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Hausman RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5686, -98.63163
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,080 (2020)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Babcock RD over Huesta Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babcock RD over Huesta Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Babcock RD over Huesta Creek carry?

About 11,080 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Babcock RD over Huesta Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Babcock RD over Huesta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.