SOUTH OUTER DRIVE
Carrying SOUTH OUTER DRIVE over STORM DRAINAGE
NEAR HUNTING RD 14, Bexar, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH OUTER DRIVE
The SOUTH OUTER DRIVE bridge in Bexar, Texas carries SOUTH OUTER DRIVE over STORM DRAINAGE. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH OUTER DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1989
- Last Reconstructed
- 2008
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPAMCSTA0000C8
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH OUTER DRIVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SOUTH OUTER DRIVE against other structures in Bexar and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SOUTH OUTER DRIVE?
SOUTH OUTER DRIVE in Bexar, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH OUTER DRIVE inspected?
SOUTH OUTER DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH OUTER DRIVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH OUTER DRIVE?
SOUTH OUTER DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH OUTER DRIVE?
SOUTH OUTER DRIVE is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is SOUTH OUTER DRIVE and does age affect safety?
SOUTH OUTER DRIVE was built in 1989, making it 37 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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