US Bridges

Low Bid Circle over French Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of Grissom RD · Structure no. 150150B21087001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,442
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low Bid Circle over French Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Low Bid Circle 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 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 1,442 vehicles a day, projected to reach 860 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLow Bid Circle
CrossesFrench Creek
Location1.70 MI N of Grissom RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50241, -98.64507
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,442 (2020)
Projected traffic860 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 Low Bid Circle over French Creek built?

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

What condition is Low Bid Circle over French 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Low Bid Circle over French Creek carry?

About 1,442 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Low Bid Circle over French Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Low Bid Circle over French Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.