US Bridges

Upper Balcones RD over Menger Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.6 Mile South of I.H. 10 · Structure no. 151310AA0175001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,349
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Balcones RD over Menger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Upper Balcones RD over Menger Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,030 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Balcones RD
CrossesMenger Creek
Location0.6 Mile South of I.H. 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77086, -98.73777
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,349 (2020)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Upper Balcones RD over Menger Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Balcones RD over Menger 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 Upper Balcones RD over Menger Creek carry?

About 1,349 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Upper Balcones RD over Menger Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Balcones RD over Menger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.