US Bridges

Leal RD over Atascosa River

Good

Atascosa County, Texas · 2.7 MI E of IH 37 · Structure no. 150070AA0306001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leal RD over Atascosa River is a prestressed concrete other carrying Leal RD over Atascosa River in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLeal RD
CrossesAtascosa River
Location2.7 MI E of IH 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.92214, -98.39331
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Leal RD over Atascosa River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leal RD over Atascosa River 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 Leal RD over Atascosa River carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Leal RD over Atascosa River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Leal RD over Atascosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.