US Bridges

Babcock RD over Huebner Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of De Zavala RD · Structure no. 150150B01900011

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
155 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
31,680
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babcock RD over Huebner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Babcock RD over Huebner 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 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 31,680 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,520 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBabcock RD
CrossesHuebner Creek
Location1.70 MI S of De Zavala RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53469, -98.60692
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,680 (2020)
Projected traffic47,520 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Huebner Creek built?

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

What condition is Babcock RD over Huebner 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Babcock RD over Huebner Creek carry?

About 31,680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Babcock RD over Huebner Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Babcock RD over Huebner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.