US Bridges

Byrd RD over Lucas Creek

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Atascosa County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of SH 97 · Structure no. 150070AA0301001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byrd RD over Lucas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Byrd RD over Lucas Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesByrd RD
CrossesLucas Creek
Location0.6 MI S of SH 97
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00894, -98.37234
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Byrd RD over Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byrd RD over Lucas 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Byrd RD over Lucas Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Byrd RD over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Byrd RD over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.