US Bridges

Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 1st Xing

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of Pearsall · Structure no. 150150B12185001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,101
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 1st Xing is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 1st Xing in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,665 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Palms DR
CrossesIndian Creek 1st Xing
Location0.40 MI N of Pearsall
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35153, -98.61549
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,101 (2020)
Projected traffic4,665 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 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 Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 1st Xing built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 1st Xing 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 Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 1st Xing carry?

About 4,101 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 1st Xing?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Five Palms DR over Indian Creek 1st Xing?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.