US Bridges

Freeman DR over Apache Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Hillcrest DR · Structure no. 150150B12905001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,242
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman DR over Apache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Freeman DR over Apache Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 1,242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,340 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeman DR
CrossesApache Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Hillcrest DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46077, -98.57337
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,242 (2015)
Projected traffic2,340 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 Freeman DR over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeman DR over Apache Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Freeman DR over Apache Creek carry?

About 1,242 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Freeman DR over Apache Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman DR over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.