US Bridges

School Street over Frederick Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · .1 MI S of San Antonio ST · Structure no. 151310B00410002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,028
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Street over Frederick Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying School Street over Frederick Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,028 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,290 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSchool Street
CrossesFrederick Creek
Location.1 MI S of San Antonio ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78994, -98.73757
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,028 (2020)
Projected traffic3,290 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 School Street over Frederick Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is School Street over Frederick 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 Street over Frederick Creek carry?

About 5,028 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is School Street over Frederick Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns School Street over Frederick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.