US Bridges

Hood ST over Menger Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.14 MI W of N Walters ST · Structure no. 150150B16575001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hood ST over Menger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hood ST over Menger Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHood ST
CrossesMenger Creek
Location0.14 MI W of N Walters ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44493, -98.45307
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 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 Hood ST over Menger Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hood ST over Menger 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hood ST over Menger Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hood ST over Menger Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hood ST over Menger Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.