US Bridges

Lp 13 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of SP 536 · Structure no. 150150052102310

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,829
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 13 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 13 over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 36,829 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,860 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 13
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.3 MI W of SP 536
RouteState Highway 13
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3567, -98.50371
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,829 (2015)
Projected traffic41,860 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Lp 13 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 13 over Drainage Ditch 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 Lp 13 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 36,829 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lp 13 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lp 13 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.