US Bridges

CR 401 over Cibolo Creek

Poor

Wilson County, Texas · 2.5 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 152470AA0260004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 401 over Cibolo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 401 over Cibolo Creek in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 401
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of US 87
RouteCounty Highway 401
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21965, -98.00919
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 401 over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 401 over Cibolo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 401 over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 401 over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 401 over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.