US Bridges

Bluebonnet Circle over Currey Creek

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Adler ST · Structure no. 151310B00043001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluebonnet Circle over Currey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bluebonnet Circle over Currey Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,420 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBluebonnet Circle
CrossesCurrey Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Adler ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80618, -98.72127
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2020)
Projected traffic2,420 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bluebonnet Circle over Currey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluebonnet Circle over Currey 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 Bluebonnet Circle over Currey Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bluebonnet Circle over Currey Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bluebonnet Circle over Currey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.