US Bridges

Old Bandera RD over Helotes Creek

FairPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of Scenic Loop · Structure no. 150150FF0610001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bandera RD over Helotes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Bandera RD over Helotes Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,090 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bandera RD
CrossesHelotes Creek
Location0.20 MI SE of Scenic Loop
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57856, -98.69141
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2015)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2033
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 Old Bandera RD over Helotes Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bandera RD over Helotes 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 Old Bandera RD over Helotes Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old Bandera RD over Helotes Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bandera RD over Helotes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.