US Bridges

Lp 1604 SB FR over Tributary of Helotes Crk

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of FM 471 · Structure no. 150150245201279

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 SB FR over Tributary of Helotes Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 1604 SB FR over Tributary of Helotes Crk in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 1604 SB FR
CrossesTributary of Helotes Crk
Location0.9 MI N of FM 471
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50701, -98.69902
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 SB FR over Tributary of Helotes Crk built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 SB FR over Tributary of Helotes Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 1604 SB FR over Tributary of Helotes Crk carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 SB FR over Tributary of Helotes Crk?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lp 1604 SB FR over Tributary of Helotes Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.