US Bridges

S Brazos ST over Apache Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of S Laredo ST · Structure no. 150150B03960001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,121
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Brazos ST over Apache Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Brazos ST over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 6,121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Brazos ST
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.15 MI N of S Laredo ST
RouteCity Street 8119
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41486, -98.51487
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,121 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$901,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Brazos ST over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Brazos ST over Apache 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S Brazos ST over Apache Creek carry?

About 6,121 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Brazos ST over Apache Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S Brazos ST over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.