Braun RD over Helotes Creek
FairBexar County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of FM 1560 · Structure no. 150150FF0833001
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Braun RD over Helotes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Braun RD over Helotes Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Braun RD over Helotes Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Braun 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 Braun RD over Helotes Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Braun RD over Helotes Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Braun RD over Helotes Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.