US Bridges

Bella Springs Road over Cibolo Creek

FairPosted for load

Kendall County, Texas · 0.02 MI N of UP Cib CR RD · Structure no. 151310AA0199004

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bella Springs Road over Cibolo Creek is a steel other carrying Bella Springs Road over Cibolo Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBella Springs Road
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location0.02 MI N of UP Cib CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83467, -98.83394
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bella Springs Road over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bella Springs Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bella Springs Road over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bella Springs Road over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bella Springs Road over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.