US Bridges

Johns RD over Cibolo Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.35 MI W. of US 87 · Structure no. 151310B00250001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,473
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johns RD over Cibolo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Johns RD over Cibolo Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,473 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,240 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohns RD
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location0.35 MI W. of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79508, -98.73853
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,473 (2020)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Johns RD over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johns RD over Cibolo 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 Johns RD over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 5,473 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Johns RD over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Johns RD over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.