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Lp 1604 over Parita Creek

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Bexar County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of FM 3432 · Structure no. 150150225502023

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,609
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 over Parita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 1604 over Parita Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,609 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 1604
CrossesParita Creek
Location1.30 MI N of FM 3432
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34554, -98.25022
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,609 (2020)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1604 over Parita Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 over Parita Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 1604 over Parita Creek carry?

About 7,609 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 over Parita Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 over Parita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.