US Bridges

School ST over Cibolo Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.1 MI No San Antonio St. · Structure no. 151310B00410001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,124
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

School ST over Cibolo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying School ST over Cibolo Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 3,124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,290 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSchool ST
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location0.1 MI No San Antonio St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79173, -98.73758
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,124 (2020)
Projected traffic3,290 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School ST over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is School ST 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 School ST over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 3,124 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is School ST over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns School ST over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.