US Bridges

Medina Base Road over Medio Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.7 Miles from Gate at Ra · Structure no. AFTXMPLS00240

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Medina Base Road over Medio Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Medina Base Road over Medio Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2034. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMedina Base Road
CrossesMedio Creek
Location0.7 Miles from Gate at Ra
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37208, -98.65822
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$165,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Medina Base Road over Medio Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medina Base Road over Medio 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Medina Base Road over Medio Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Medina Base Road over Medio Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Medina Base Road over Medio Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.