US Bridges

N. Verde Dr. over French Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Bandera RD · Structure no. 150150B35547002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
432 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Verde Dr. over French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N. Verde Dr. over French Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2037. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Verde Dr.
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Bandera RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54095, -98.6472
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2037
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 N. Verde Dr. over French Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Verde Dr. 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 N. Verde Dr. over French Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N. Verde Dr. over French Creek?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N. Verde Dr. over French Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.