US Bridges

LP13 (military Dr) over Salado Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.9 MI NE of IH 37 · Structure no. 150150052101006

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,793
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LP13 (military Dr) over Salado Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LP13 (military Dr) over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 83 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,793 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,180 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLP13 (military Dr)
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.9 MI NE of IH 37
RouteState Highway 13
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35714, -98.41277
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,793 (2023)
Projected traffic21,180 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LP13 (military Dr) over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is LP13 (military Dr) over Salado 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LP13 (military Dr) over Salado Creek carry?

About 18,793 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LP13 (military Dr) over Salado Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns LP13 (military Dr) over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.