US Bridges

Bascum Blvd over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Ashley RD · Structure no. 150150B02335001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bascum Blvd over Six Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bascum Blvd over Six Mile Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,217 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBascum Blvd
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location0.15 MI N of Ashley RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33672, -98.49204
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2020)
Projected traffic1,217 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bascum Blvd over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bascum Blvd over Six Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bascum Blvd over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bascum Blvd over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bascum Blvd over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.