US Bridges

Lp 13 over Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 2536 · Structure no. 150150052103004

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
462 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
21,892
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 13 over Leon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lp 13 over Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 82 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 21,892 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,420 by 2033. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 13
CrossesLeon Creek
Location0.2 MI E of FM 2536
RouteState Highway 13
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36564, -98.58605
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,892 (2020)
Projected traffic31,420 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 13 over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Lp 13 over Leon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 13 over Leon Creek carry?

About 21,892 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lp 13 over Leon Creek?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 13 over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.