US Bridges

Lucas RD over Lucas Creek

FairPosted for load

Atascosa County, Texas · 0.8 MI NW of Leal RD · Structure no. 150070AA0306002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas RD over Lucas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lucas RD over Lucas Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLucas RD
CrossesLucas Creek
Location0.8 MI NW of Leal RD
RouteCounty Highway 312
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.95093, -98.31718
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucas RD over Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucas RD over Lucas 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lucas RD over Lucas Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Lucas RD over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas RD over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.