US Bridges

FM 2538 over Cibolo Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.5 MI SW of JCT FM 775 · Structure no. 150950244202001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2538 over Cibolo Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2538 over Cibolo Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 723 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,012 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2538
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of JCT FM 775
RouteState Highway 2538
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45323, -98.12453
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2023)
Projected traffic1,012 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 2538 over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2538 over Cibolo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2538 over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2538 over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2538 over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.