US Bridges

Academy ST over San Felipe Creek

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of Pecan Ave · Structure no. 222330B00005001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,649
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy ST over San Felipe Creek is a concrete slab carrying Academy ST over San Felipe Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 1,649 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,154 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAcademy ST
CrossesSan Felipe Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of Pecan Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35403, -100.89575
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,649 (2023)
Projected traffic3,154 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 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 Academy ST over San Felipe Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Academy ST over San Felipe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Academy ST over San Felipe Creek carry?

About 1,649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Academy ST over San Felipe Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Academy ST over San Felipe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.