US Bridges

Guilbeau RD over French Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Bandera RD · Structure no. 150150B15010001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,236
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guilbeau RD over French Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Guilbeau RD over French Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 21,236 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2031. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGuilbeau RD
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Bandera RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5191, -98.64504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,236 (2020)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guilbeau RD over French Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guilbeau RD over French 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Guilbeau RD over French Creek carry?

About 21,236 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Guilbeau RD over French Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Guilbeau RD over French Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.