US Bridges

Ranger Creek RD over Cibolo Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.1 MI West of I.H. 10 · Structure no. 151310B00353003

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,737
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ranger Creek RD over Cibolo Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ranger Creek RD over Cibolo Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,737 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,780 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRanger Creek RD
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location0.1 MI West of I.H. 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81568, -98.75587
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,737 (2020)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ranger Creek RD over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,737 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ranger Creek RD over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ranger Creek RD over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.