US Bridges

Cantu ST over San Felipe Creek

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of Mill ST · Structure no. 222330B00365006

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
275 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,607
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cantu ST over San Felipe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cantu ST over San Felipe Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 90 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 1,607 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,548 by 2035. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCantu ST
CrossesSan Felipe Creek
Location0.1 MI SE of Mill ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35635, -100.89467
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,607 (2023)
Projected traffic3,548 by 2035
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 Cantu ST over San Felipe Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Cantu 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 2022.

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

About 1,607 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cantu ST over San Felipe Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cantu ST over San Felipe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.