US Bridges

S Bedell Ave over San Felipe Creek

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of US 90 · Structure no. 222330B00275003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,898
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Bedell Ave over San Felipe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Bedell Ave over San Felipe Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 18,898 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,150 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Bedell Ave
CrossesSan Felipe Creek
Location0.25 MI SE of US 90
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36671, -100.88524
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,898 (2024)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 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 S Bedell Ave over San Felipe Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Bedell Ave over San Felipe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S Bedell Ave over San Felipe Creek carry?

About 18,898 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S Bedell Ave over San Felipe Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S Bedell Ave over San Felipe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.