US Bridges

Mainland DR over French Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Bandera RD · Structure no. 150150B21523001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
202 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
13,632
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mainland DR over French Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mainland DR over French Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 13,632 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,000 by 2031. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMainland DR
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Bandera RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50963, -98.64242
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,632 (2020)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mainland DR over French Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mainland DR 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 Mainland DR over French Creek carry?

About 13,632 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mainland DR over French Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mainland DR over French Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.