US Bridges

SH 132 over Chacon Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 5.07 MI SW Atascosa C/L · Structure no. 151630001714014

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,498
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 132 over Chacon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 132 over Chacon Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 92 years old, older 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 6,498 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,180 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 132
CrossesChacon Creek
Location5.07 MI SW Atascosa C/L
RouteState Highway 132
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18356, -98.86943
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,498 (2020)
Projected traffic5,180 by 2033
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 132 over Chacon Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SH 132 over Chacon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 132 over Chacon Creek carry?

About 6,498 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 132 over Chacon Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 132 over Chacon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.