US Bridges

Babcock RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of Huebner RD · Structure no. 150150B01900012

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
159 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
31,248
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babcock RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Babcock RD over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 31,248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50,000 by 2031. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBabcock RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI SE of Huebner RD
RouteCity Street 8002
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52146, -98.5983
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,248 (2020)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babcock RD over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Babcock RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 31,248 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Babcock RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Babcock RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.