US Bridges

Loop 1604 over Potranco Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of FM 2536 · Structure no. 150150245201032

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,213
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 1604 over Potranco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 1604 over Potranco Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,213 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,050 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop 1604
CrossesPotranco Creek
Location2.8 MI N of FM 2536
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33946, -98.6913
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,213 (2020)
Projected traffic12,050 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Loop 1604 over Potranco Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 1604 over Potranco 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 Loop 1604 over Potranco Creek carry?

About 10,213 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Loop 1604 over Potranco Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 1604 over Potranco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.